54
Metascore
8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThe analytical discussions don't run very deep, but eyes will shine and toes will tap whenever this picture is shown.
- 70New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerNew York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerKeys takes a scattershot approach to Cuban music, filming not only specific artists, like Los Cohibas and Los Zafiros, but also street musicians in the barrio and just about everywhere else he can find them.
- 60The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThe A.V. ClubNoel MurrayAs one man's vacation video, it's outstanding, but as a documentary, it lacks verve, stylistically or journalistically.
- 60The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe material isn't organized in any formal way but works as a mosaic that has the feel of a jam session.
- 60TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxEven if you think you know a little something about world music, Cuba's cultural riches may come as a surprise.
- 50Village VoiceLaura SinagraVillage VoiceLaura SinagraAn odd blend of passionate performance footage and maddeningly shallow analysis of Cuba's music and politics.
- 50New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoA toe-tapping, booty- shaking look at Cubans' love of music that gets bogged down in political thoughts that go unexplored.
- 38New York Daily NewsJack MathewsNew York Daily NewsJack MathewsThe movie is dismally organized, his (Keys) interviews are shallow and uninformative, and the project has a whole lacks a strong point of view.