Lavoe was known, and is still considered a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm, as well as his involvement with famous salsa musician willie colon during the early 70s were high points for salsa, and they. Absolutely fantastic storyline, the film chronicles hector lavoes rise to fame, his battle with drugs, his attempted. Would have given it 5 stars but it did jump around a bit too much. Roger ebert was the film critic of the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. Each song chosen in the movie is relevant and progressive within the plot. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes. Bought this film for my husband we both really enjoyed it.
Aug 08, 2007 salsa star immortalized in lopez, anthony film late salsa star hector lavoe was, perhaps, largely unknown to mainstream american music lovers. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with. Our music critic takes a look at his career, marked by dazzling musical highs and. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and. Directed by leon ichaso who is no stranger to biographical films about controversial puerto rican artists, such as miguel pinero, the film is, i am. Jlo and marc anthony were married at the time of making this film. In his first abovethetitle starring role in a feature film, latin singing sensation marc anthony spends roughly 50 percent of his screen time on stage singing. Signing with jerry masuccis fania record label, lavoe teams up with trumpeter willie colon john ortiz to perfect the new musical style.
With jennifer lopez, marc anthony, leon ichaso, david maldonado. The biopic stars real life couple singer marc anthony and his wife, actresssinger jennifer lopez. Should you still be concerned about the film s appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes hectors loving but fiery wife. Directed by leon ichaso and starring jennifer lopez, marc anthony, federico castelluccio and romi dias. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The singer is the soundtrack to the motion picture of the same name by american recording artists marc anthony and jennifer lopez and was released on july 24, 2007 by sony bmg. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film.
With marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. Distributed by picturehouse, the film runs for 106 minutes and is rated r for language, sexuality and drug use. The film is based on the life story of salsa singer hector lavoe played by marc anthony. Lavoe is a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm. The film is told from the viewpoint of puchi, hectors wife, portrayed by lopez. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the united states. Director leon ichaso, faced with the difficult task of taking a story thats been told many times, partially succeeds in. Shot with seeming disregard for any of his actual artistic importance, the film fails to. After watching the film, which was excellent, i just had to have the cd. Shes also produced a clothing line and perfume line as well.
The film is based on the life of the late salsa singer hector lavoe, who is portrayed by anthony. The godfather of salsa, hector lavoe marc anthony, with jennifer lopez, rises to the top of the latin music scene, only to become a victim of his. Nuyorican productions, rcaro productions distribuzione. Vincent laresca, manny perez, denise blasor, john ortiz, jennifer lopez, marc anthony. Marc anthony stars as salsa legend, hector lavoe, alongside reallife wife jennifer lopez as puchi hectors wife. In 1975, he won the pulitzer prize for distinguished criticism. A few other inaccuracies plagued the movie as well.
Puerto rican singer hector lavoe marc anthony emigrates to the united states and becomes a pioneer of salsa music. This film is about the life of puerto rican singer hector lavoe, salsa singer, who brought salsa music worldwide, has died at the age of 46. The filmmakers offer a crash course, of sorts, in the language of salsa. Film covers his rise to fame, battle with drugs, and untimely death from aids. The epic, 10minute opus ranks among his best with lush. Anyone who enjoys salsa or latin music will love this film. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. Considering what occurs in the film drug use, drinking, smoking, strong profanity, etc. Watch your purchase on movies anywhere supported devices. The dramaticbiography of puerto rican salsa pioneer hector lavoe, one of the biggest spanishlanguage singers in the 1970s. Salsa star immortalized in lopez, anthony film late salsa star hector lavoe was, perhaps, largely unknown to mainstream american music lovers.