sree-howlett
Now I love Jennifer Lopez. Nothing but respect. Who one their right and brightest mind would cast beloved MARC ANTHONY on the lead role ? Why oh why ? As Hector, he is nothing but a short man who disappoints us from the beginning to the end. "Hector never knew how much people loved him. And that's the thing. It's like he didn't want to know." But Marc Anthony (OH YOU SANG TO ME!) seriously should accept the fact that NOT EVERYBODY loves him or his work. He must also accept that he cannot act even if he was tortured. Best thing would be to tie him up and make him listen to all of his songs over and over. And make him watch his music videos over and over. That would be the best punishment for dear Marc. Rest of the cast is great. Everybody else has done a great job. But, the way this movie was shown, could've been better. Some films may not have the element of keeping the mind of the audience stuck to it or keep yer heart pounding and waiting for something great to happen. When movies without these elements are made, they should be shot well and need proper actors. Not someone like OH-YOU-SANG-TO-ME! The narrative could've been better. if you already know about Hector Lavoe, then this movie will just help you add slightly to what you already know. Surely, the movie has great detail. But Marc Anthony is a major turn off for me. Playing a role like that. Its not that he doesn't look the part, HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE AN ACTOR in the first place. Now that's what you call a major casting problem. Lets be glad he was not cast in DANCE WITH ME or any of the CHE GUEVARA movies for that matter.You could watch it for Jennifer Lopez (fine and fine performance as usual) and the rest of the cast. Movie loses major points because of Marc Anthony. But if you are a OH-YOU-SANG-TO-ME fan, then go watch it. Cause there easily wouldn't be any other movies with MARC ANTHONY playing the title role. (But that could change if J.Lo was planning to produce for the little prik)
ja1018
I guess Jlo just couldn't help her self, perfect opportunity she must have thought, I'm sure her and Marc Anthony had themselves winning Oscars in their triumphant film. Who cares if the film is all lies with enough clichés to fill Madison square garden. Thankfully the public stood away from this disaster. Anyone who knows the Lavoe story laughed at this farce. Not only did she produce a totally dishonest film she single handedly ruined her husbands once flourishing career. Shame on her for exploiting probably the Greatest salsa singer of his generation. Jlo today is an actress with no career just observe the golden globes on Sunday giving out an award because Angelina Joli wasn't interested in doing it. Sean Combs has more credibility than her.
yumi
Both Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony gave a great performance!! Especially JLo - she really proved in this film that she's not just a dancing pop-star, that she's a really talented actress. And Marc Anthony also showcased his talent as a great salsa singer and a good actor. you can tell they put their hearts into it, because it shows. and all other actors fit right into the parts they played. i like salsa music and have heard Hector Lavoe's music before, so it was great to see Marc Anthony singing Hector's songs. But whether you know Hector Lavoe or not, you'd still enjoy good music and great performance. I would definitely watch it again.
You-go
I must admit that I had my doubts about this film, but after I watched it I wanted to watch it again. The movie is about the life of Hector Lavoe (Mark Antony) from the point of view of his wife Puchi (Jennifer Lopez). I shows his personal life in those areas that affected her the most. While some people don't think much of the way the movie is presented I think is very realistic and well acted. For those of us who remember when Hector Lavoe was the main voice of the Salsa music this movie brings back lots of memories. As far as the acting go Jennifer actually becomes Puchi and Mark does very well as Hector. I give it an A-
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