Review of El Cantante (2006) by Jamie B — 14 Aug 2007

Great movie, even tho JLo totally stole the show when it was about hector.

This review of El Cantante (2006) was written by Jamie B on 14 Aug 2007.

El Cantante has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Christina H (316) on 22 Mar 2009

It could've been so much more considering the importance of Hector to his people. There were stereotypes, which is horrible…

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By Sylvia P (5) on 20 May 2012

Me gustÃ³ esta pelÃcula, es muy latina para el pÃºblico americano, la historia de Hector Lavoe es la historia de la salsa, me impactÃ³,…

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By Leslie L (90) on 29 Apr 2009

What a fantastic depiction of salsa in the 70s, well done, true to life an the acting was soo impressive im shocked, I love it…

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By Denyse R (30) on 29 Jan 2012

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By Andres J (14) on 04 Feb 2009

This is my baby's BaiLee's favorite movie. This is the movie about the Salsa great Hector Lavoe. Yo soy el cantante…

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By Anuczka P (47) on 13 Mar 2009

I didnt like really because it show all the negative of Hector what happends what he done with his music I hate this movie hector was drug…

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By Dot L (50) on 23 Aug 2011

Interesting look at the world of Lavoe and Salsa music…

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By Karina E (7) on 29 Jun 2011

I really love how this film explains the depth of Hector Lavoe life, emotions and being a singer…

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Excelente película, recreó la cronología de la vida de Lavoe, con una performance profesional de tanto Marc Anthony, como de J-Lo…

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