When I watched "The Mambo Kings", I knew little if anything about that kind of music, so it sort of made the movie even more of a treat to hear it for the first time. In fact, I try to imagine living in New York in the early '50s and hearing the brothers bring their music to America for the first time; it must have been an experience unlike any other. But no matter, Armand Assante and Antonio Banderas did a really impressive job in their roles. It's no accident that this movie started Banderas on the career path that he's had ever since.
Is this the greatest movie of all time? Not by any stretch. But I, for one, always like to learn about new types of music, so I have to give the movie credit for that. I recommend it. Also starring Cathy Moriarty and Desi Arnaz Jr.
Is this the greatest movie of all time? Not by any stretch. But I, for one, always like to learn about new types of music, so I have to give the movie credit for that. I recommend it. Also starring Cathy Moriarty and Desi Arnaz Jr.