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Harlem Aria

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A hustler (Damon Wayans) plans to exploit a slow-witted tenor (Gabriel Casseus) and the classically trained pianist (Christian Camargo) he found playing in a park.

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Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times 03/05/2010
2/5
Missing no stops on the road from cloying to annoying, Harlem Aria has waited more than 10 years for domestic release. Maybe its destiny has been written. Go to Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post 03/05/2010
1/4
Harlem Aria has been gathering dust since it screened at the Toronto Film Festival in 1999. Why it is now getting a release is something Congress should look into. Go to Full Review Robert Koehler Variety 03/03/2010
Despite pro handling on both sides of he camera, the storytelling and filmmaking ring false, especially, in the characterizations. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 03/07/2010
3.75/10
A contrived, lazy drama that's increasingly asinine, unrealistic, awkward and over-the-top. Go to Full Review Maria Garcia Film Journal International 03/05/2010
Entertaining debut film about a Harlem laundry worker who dreams of becoming a famous tenor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/22/2018 Simply love this movie. See more camille l 01/27/2017 Harlem Aria fait partie de ces comédies dramatiques qui parvient à faire sourire quasiment constamment malgré que le fond du film soit totalement désespérant. Le film de William Jennings conte l'histoire d'un simple d'esprit wannabe chanteur d'opéra voulant partir en Italie et vivant dans les rues de New York. Un trio (Gabriel Casseus, Christian Camargo & Damon Wayans) se crée et c'est là que le film s'en sort le mieux. Il est en revanche par moments très maladroit, surtout au bout de trois quarts d'heure, quand il faut que l'histoire avance et sur sa résolution, franchement trop rapide. Cependant, Harlem Aria reste une jolie surprise. See more 09/22/2014 Harlem Aria had all the potential for a feel good film but the crudeness and mean spirited subplots really drained the film of its emotional bonds with the audience. See more 02/27/2012 A very unseemly, unrealistic but charming bit of pure whimsy. See more 03/05/2010 Harlem Aria has been gathering dust since it screened at the Toronto Film Festival in 1999. Why it is now getting a release is something Congress should look into. See more Read all reviews
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William Jennings

Director

Damon Wayans

Wes

Gabriel Casseus

Anton

Christian Camargo

Matthew

Malik Yoba

Luke

Paul Sorvino

Fabiano Grazzi

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Movie Info

Synopsis A hustler (Damon Wayans) plans to exploit a slow-witted tenor (Gabriel Casseus) and the classically trained pianist (Christian Camargo) he found playing in a park.
Director
William Jennings
Producer
Deeppak Nayer, Philip von Alvensleben
Screenwriter
William Jennings
Production Co
In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions, Kintop Pictures, Bent Nail Productions, Alive Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 7, 2011
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround