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Summary: High hopes after hearing CD, but movie disappoints...
Review: I am mystified by the reviews below - this is one of the worst documentaries I've ever seen!Despite having access to all of the great musicians in the Buena Vista Social Club, WE LEARN NEXT TO NOTHING ABOUT THESE PEOPLE. In all honesty, I found out more about the musicians from the two page bios that were included on the "About the Musicians" section of the DVD, than I did from watching the movie. Don't get me wrong, the music is great... but I have the CD! The great music was what caused me to buy this movie. I got the sense through the entire movie that it had been quickly thrown together to help sell more CD's. I was hoping to find out more about the artists who made such beautiful music on the CD... What were their careers like? Who were their influences? What were the major events in their lives? How did Cuban culture influence them and their music? NO SUCH LUCK. We are treated to a short 2-3 min. synopsis of how each musician became a musician, and that's it - quick cut to a live performance of a song! It's really tragic that the producers of this movie did not put as much effort into it as they did the CD (which is awesome). This could have been a really great documentary. MY ADVICE TO PEOPLE WHO LIKED THE CD - IF YOU JUST WANT TO SEE SOME OF THE SONGS ON THE CD PERFORMED LIVE, THEN THIS IS FOR YOU, BUT IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS WHO MADE THE MUSIC, I WOULD THINK TWICE...
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Summary: I had tears in my eyes....
Review: While watching this DVD in a freinds house i had tears in my eyes. It is a pleasure seeing these musicians playing with heart and soul, thats what i miss on todays "famous" groups. A must to buy.
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Summary: We are lucky to get a glimpse of the lives & music of
Review: these musicians. Enchanting melodies like no other; rhythm that taps you on the shoulder, grabs your arm and you are gone. Simple lyrical stories only genious could write. I saw this on PBS so I have to get the movie and the CD's. My family almost moved to Cuba when I was young; I agree with Mr. Nee---I'm ready to go now-don't forget the camera. Thanks, Buena Vista Social Club and Ry Cooder.
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Summary: A real gem
Review: Ry Cooder and Reuben Gonzalez are the stars of this enlightening documentary. It is a story about a Cuban who gathers long-forgotten stars from the Buena Vista Social Club together to reunite.
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Summary: moving
Review: This is a beautiful documentary of some superb (and mostly forgotten) Cuban musicians. Ry Cooder has outdone himself with this project. I truly enjoyed getting a glimpse into these people's lives through their music and their country. Seeing this video really helped me to appreciate the Buena Vista Social Club CDs even more. Add this to Wim Wender's collection of great films.
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Summary: Exciting Performances, Legendary Musicians
Review: Excellent documentary tracing musical archaeologist Ry Cooder's "SuperSession" of forgotten Cuban musicians who are nonetheless legends in their country. Wonderful moments throughout, culminating in the group's appearance at Carnegie Hall. Although the beautifully sung lyrics don't easily translate all the time, I really dug the song about the gal whose house was on fire because she went to sleep with the candle burning.
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Summary: DVD or CD?
Review: First of all it is not a concert DVD.If you want to hear the sound of Buena Vista, it is better to buy their CD Audios. But if you want to learn their history Go and get it....!
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Summary: I would give it 10 stars if i could.
Review: I saw this film in cinema and it was very good but seeing it on DVD again, it was much better. The colour and texture are nearly edible. the music is a1. i have since bought all the cd in the Buena Vista Social Club coll.(6 in all). It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentroy in 2000 and also won a whole host of grammy's. I want to go to Cuba now and so will you...
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Summary: Beautiful Music
Review: Buena Vista Social Club is Fantastic.The Music&Vibe are So Incredible.It's very Educational.It Has Such a Rich Quality About it.ALOT OF PROPS TOO RY COODER&THE MANY GREAT ARTISTS FEATURED HERE Telling THeir Stories&Sharing Their Visions.A Must See&Have.It's TImeless History.
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Summary: Cuban Musical character at its best
Review: This video is absolutely excellent, heartmoving, and educating. The artists exhibit the deep well of experience they have as individuals who practice their art for the love it. Their coming together for concerts in New York was a movie in itself. They are master muscians and vocalists who bring their own lives to the audience in their performances. As for the rythyms, they are the definition of Afro-Cuban. I was prompted by this video to purchase the cd and the cds of individual artists Ruben Gonzales and Ibrahim Ferrer. I highly recommend all to your customers.
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