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Shine

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Two Puerto Rican brothers from New York's Spanish Harlem, who are the street's best salsa dancers, are separated after a tragedy, only to reunite years later on opposing sides of gentrification.

Critics Reviews

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Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 10/12/2018
It's disappointing when the electrifying dance numbers are jettisoned for the lackluster story. Go to Full Review Ken Jaworowski New York Times 10/04/2018
The salsa scenes are the main draw here, and while the camerawork is unremarkable - zoom in, then pull back, then repeat - the energy stays high. Go to Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress 10/26/2018
2.5/5
Shine: The Movie is at its best every time first time director, Anthony Nardolillo, decides to give us an energetic dance sequence, full of good music, sweat and passion. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 10/06/2018
1/4
Shine wants to be a dance movie and a piece of social commentary at the same time. Too much of the running time is consumed by the commentary, which has all the depth of a third-grade book report. Go to Full Review Serena Donadoni L.A. Weekly 10/04/2018
It's Zayas who anchors Shine. His gravitas shot through with mischief sets the film's tone, showing that serious-minded storytelling can still be fun. Go to Full Review Sean P. Means The Movie Cricket 10/04/2018
2/4
This rehash of save-the-neighborhood cliches - devised by first-time director Anthony Nardolillo and co-writers Corey Deshon and Ahmadu Garba - is instantly forgettable, except for the ridiculous use of F-bombs. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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04/18/2019 Hands down, Amazing! The authenticity and vision brought to life with this film brings out ALL the feels in you, you just don't want it to end. One minute you want to jump up and dance, the next you want to cry. It truly touches the heart. Can't wait to see what's next. See more 04/14/2019 I must say this movie was awesome. Love the fact that they try to give a little bit of the Puerto Rican culture. The dancing and music also love it hope to see more from Anthony and his crew. See more 10/28/2018 La amé, me encantó ?????? See more 10/22/2018 The dancing is amazing. The music is amazing. That dancers.... REAL dancers.... professional dancers from all over the world were able to collaborate to make a movie that gets to the heart of Salsa, the Latino community, problems with gentrification and the importance of embracing family, history and Latino culture in the US is enough to inspire support. We all went together as a group and went dancing afterward. See more 10/16/2018 Fantastic movie that has one of the Puerto Rican Culture in New York down pat. We’re also lawyers, business men & women, teachers, etc. However our music is a large art of who we ARE. See more 10/14/2018 An amazing journey of a movie of song, dance, and family. David Zayas is amazing in this as Ramon. Highly recommend this movie. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anthony Nardolillo

Director

Jorge Burgos

Ralphi

Gilbert Saldivar

Jr.

Kimberli Flores

Josie

Jadi Collado

Griselle

Musetta Vander

Corrine Stacker

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two Puerto Rican brothers from New York's Spanish Harlem, who are the street's best salsa dancers, are separated after a tragedy, only to reunite years later on opposing sides of gentrification.
Director
Anthony Nardolillo
Producer
Anthony Nardolillo, Sandra Varona
Screenwriter
Anthony Nardolillo, Corey Deshon, Ahmadu Garba
Distributor
Forgiven Films, GVN Releasing
Production Co
Varona Productions, 13 Paces, Sugar Studios LA
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama, Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 8, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$308.4K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital