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Música

  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.1K
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Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes in Música (2024)
A coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.
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A coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazili... Read allA coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.A coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.

  • Director
    • Rudy Mancuso
  • Writers
    • Rudy Mancuso
    • Dan Lagana
  • Stars
    • Rudy Mancuso
    • Camila Mendes
    • Francesca Reale
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rudy Mancuso
    • Writers
      • Rudy Mancuso
      • Dan Lagana
    • Stars
      • Rudy Mancuso
      • Camila Mendes
      • Francesca Reale
    • 42User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations total

    Videos6

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:33
    Official Trailer
    Musica
    Trailer 1:33
    Musica
    Musica
    Trailer 1:33
    Musica
    Musica: Rudy And Isabella Get To Know Each Other
    Clip 4:35
    Musica: Rudy And Isabella Get To Know Each Other
    Musica: Rudy Meets Isabella
    Clip 1:15
    Musica: Rudy Meets Isabella
    Musica: The Anti-Musical: The Making Of Musica (Featurette)
    Featurette 3:59
    Musica: The Anti-Musical: The Making Of Musica (Featurette)
    Musica: Meet The Man Behind Musica (Featurette)
    Featurette 2:19
    Musica: Meet The Man Behind Musica (Featurette)

    Photos16

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    Rudy Mancuso
    Rudy Mancuso
    • Rudy
    Camila Mendes
    Camila Mendes
    • Isabella
    Francesca Reale
    Francesca Reale
    • Haley
    Maria Mancuso
    • Maria
    J.B. Smoove
    J.B. Smoove
    • Anwar
    • (as JB Smoove)
    Andy Grotelueschen
    Andy Grotelueschen
    • Professor
    Camila Senna
    Camila Senna
    • Luana
    Regina Schneider
    Regina Schneider
    • Claire Dombeck
    Gregory Jones
    Gregory Jones
    • Bruce Dombeck
    Finn Brown
    Finn Brown
    • Wyatt Dombeck
    Milly Guzman
    Milly Guzman
    • Carla
    The Silvin G
    The Silvin G
    • Fish Market Employee
    Bia Borinn
    Bia Borinn
    • Maria's Friend #1
    • (as Beatriz Andrezza Borin)
    Beatriz Cavalieri
    Beatriz Cavalieri
    • Maria's Friend #2
    • (as Beatriz Cabianca Cavalieri)
    Josanna Vaz
    Josanna Vaz
    • Maria's Friend #3
    • (as Josanna Le Duff)
    Andy Muschietti
    Andy Muschietti
    • Subway Busker
    Gabriela Amerth
    Gabriela Amerth
    • Jill
    Bianca Comparato
    Bianca Comparato
    • Cocktail Waitress
    • Director
      • Rudy Mancuso
    • Writers
      • Rudy Mancuso
      • Dan Lagana
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Música' is a vibrant film exploring synesthesia, love, and self-discovery. It's praised for its unique visuals, imaginative designs, and lively music. Rudy Mancuso's performance is appreciated for authenticity. The portrayal of Brazilian culture and interracial relationships resonates, though some find the story lacks depth. Puppets and synesthetic experiences add whimsy but feel disjointed at times. Overall, it's a fun, visually appealing experience.
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    7youngrensarah8

    Beautifully Shot but Missing Something

    This movie was very beautifully done. The cinematography, editing, and directing choices were on point.

    Cami Mendes is gorgeous and she steals the movie. In addition, there were funny moments with the puppet.

    However, there is something missing about this movie. It felt a bit boring at times. I think there needed to be more work on the conflict or building more character development in relation to the conflict in the story. Personally, I needed more buy in to what he was going through.

    Overall, I enjoyed it. I've always like Rudy's shorts, and I think the years of creating short videos has really paid off.
    7xtidusxyunax

    Shot Diffrerently

    The movie at times can be generic yes, however I noticed them film is shot almost like someone has experience with directing a stage performance.

    I could tell with the transitions with physical set dressing and using staging making the locations also part of the movie.

    The movie itself I feel like it has some great moments, I do think the weakest park is probably the script as it was lacking emotion that you would usually find in a romcom.

    With that in mind, I am happy it didn't run with the by the numbers "Musician is talented but lost the will to do the things he loved until a woman come into his life". Instead he is what he is and continues to push forward.
    7Boristhemoggy

    Musica fantastica

    Rudy is torn between 2 lovers and feeling like a fool. Pressured by his Mum and friends to sort himself out, but all he wants to do is make music and play with his puppets. Dumped by his girlfriend but then meets another girl who urges him on.

    I had no idea what this was going to be like, and at first it sort of reminded me of Little Shop of Horrors in the way it combines theatre type performing, film acting and puppetry.

    It deftly handles problems with breakups and the 'tween time' from the breakup to the meeting someone new. We've probably all been there and we've also been at that point in our lives when we have no proper clue what we are doing.

    Isabella prompts him to pursue his dream and because of his amorous intentions to her he does just that. His mother, played by his real life Brazilian mother Maria Mancuso, is so perfect for the role it's untrue. Her first time ever in a movie too.

    The cinematography is playful and I love the live action scenes where his synaesthesia is playing up. Everything about this film is great. Odd in parts, but likeable anyway.

    This is Rudy's directorial debut and I believe he's struck paydirt instantly. Can't wait to see what else he does. A solid 7 from me.
    TxMike

    Very entertaining, almost autobiographical.

    So, Rudy Mancuso wrote and directed 'Musica', and in it he stars as Rudy, a person with synesthesia, a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. In this movie Rudy mostly experiences this in everyday sounds, kids playing ball, cooks tapping their utensils, bus and subway sounds, those sorts of things. But to him they are rhythms and music.

    In real life this is Rudy Mancuso. In real life he is an accomplished musician, he is a puppeteer, so this movie is mostly autobiographical. The fictional part is having a 'gringa' for a girlfriend and realizing that they weren't really a good fit for each other.

    Then one faithful day Rudy is picking up fish at the local market and gets hit on his face with a fish thrown by one of the workers. In that process he meets fellow Brazilian, Camila Mendes as Isabella. Continuing the reflection of real life, Rudy and Camilla met during the making of this movie and now, in real life they are a couple.

    It also appears that Rudy's movie mother, Maria, is played by his real mother, Maria, although I can't find out anything about her.

    All that aside, is it an entertaining movie? Yes, it is. While the bare-bones rom-com story follows a mostly familiar formula, the way the movie is made is unique and quirky. It was refreshing to watch a movie presented in a totally different manner.

    My wife and I watched it at home, streaming on Amazon Prime.
    9lisabarden2

    Romance from a man's point of view

    I love this movie. Especially the good music and a fresh perspective. The creative portrayal of synesthesia was fun. I can see how it could wear on you hearing music all of the time. It would be distracting for me and irritating to others.

    I appreciate the courage to address racism and mental health in a healthy, more relaxed way; without making it overly dramatic or angry or losing the focus of the film. This is a rom com.

    I enjoyed Rudy's sense of humor and seeing how he engages with people in different relationships and situations. He is a sweet guy and a good man. Now I only wish he had a single uncle to send my way! LOL.

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    • Trivia
      Synesthesia is a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.
    • Quotes

      Rudy: Are you giving me advice as a friend, or are you charging me?

      Anwar: Sometimes, it's both.

    • Soundtracks
      ISABELLA (Reprise)
      Composed by Rudy Mancuso and Dan Lagana

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • 音樂
    • Filming locations
      • Newark, New Jersey, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Amazon Studios
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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