Thanks for the memories!

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Habana Blues is a film that starts off in Cuba with Ruy and Tito, two friends who also happen to be musicians together. Their music is a mix of Cuban music and more modern musical sounds like rap. They eventually get a chance at a big break with a Spanish record company, but the company wants them to change their lyrics in order to appeal to an international audience. While Ruy thinks doing so wouldn't be true to their country, Tito thinks they should so that they can be more successful. This is a good representation of how artists, not just musicians, struggle with the idea of money over heart. Do they want to produce something that means a lot to who they are and where they came from, or do they want to produce something that will be commercially successful? The film also explores other themes, like poverty in Cuba. We also see immigration issues as Ruy's children are being taken to the United States with their mother.The movie was very well made, as well as having a strong message. The characters were well developed and the plot had cultural significance. Some viewers may not feel much of an emotional impact from this movie as compared to others, but those who know the arduous process of creating art will understand many of the personal struggles these characters deal with. If you are a fan of movies about music, art or just foreign culture in general, this is a must see.

I don't'know... maybe it's because I'm Brazilian but all that stuff was too much. Too much love for the music, too much parties, too much contrast between the nice lives of the main characters (come on, it's not so sad) and the aspect of the city shown by the director. Everything looks too fake to me: the families, the relationships, the music, the "happiness". It simply sells a little taste of fake latinamerican culture. I must be honest: it did seduce me a little, but who would not be seduced by that fake lives made of nice music, sex and parties? I'm not that stupid: what kind of world is this one in which people do not suffer of diarrhea, profound sadness and STDs? I liked the scene with Caridad's mother phone call and the discussion about the contract with all the musicians and the Spanish people.

I recently watched this film at the theatre and I really enjoyed it. The story is about a band trying to make it big, and overcoming obstacles to follow their dreams. The reason why I liked this movie so much was because of the music. The soundtrack is amazing, with a nice diversity of musical styles, and many upbeat songs that made the movie really fun to watch. Throughout the film you see what inspires the songwriting, the lifestyle of the musicians and the moral dilemmas in entering an industry that turns an art form into business, and watching these situations made the the song lyrics more meaningful to me. When I went to watch the movie I was interested in getting a glimpse of the music culture in Cuba, and for that, Habana Blues exceeded my expectations. Go watch it, you'll have a good time.

I've just seen this film at the Los Angeles Latino Film Festival and this is truly an Oscar worthy piece of art. The music was great, the story, sad to say, timeless. This film shows the hardships one goes thru in Cuba to make it big and leave the island. The sacrifices and tough choices one must make in order to live the life they feel is best for themselves.This film has great dialog, and a great cast. After traveling to Cuba for the past four years, it shows the way Cubans live and struggle with certain topics such as honest, cheating, and what friendships are all about.Not a dry eye in the house after the screening. Honestly, the best film I've seen all year. A must see!