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The Boy From Medellín

R 2020 1h 30m Documentary Music TRAILER for List
73% Tomatometer 37 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin prepares for his 2019 homecoming concert amid intense political turmoil.
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Although it could have delved deeper into its subject, The Boy From Medellín remains an engrossing look at the overlap between pop culture and political awareness.

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Joey Guerra Houston Chronicle An absorbing documentary... May 14, 2021 Full Review Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It's not really a concert movie at all; it's more a study of a performer and a man. I learned a lot about him, and came away appreciating all the complexity of him. May 13, 2021 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times [A]n appealing tag-along portrait of Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin at a moment of noteworthy pressure in his Latin Grammy-winning, Coachella-headlining and streaming-dominant pop ascendancy. May 8, 2021 Full Review Kevin Ritchie NOW Toronto It’s a beautiful-looking film that captures the intensity of a particular moment, but it ultimately boils a collective uprising down to a personal existential crisis that is not particularly revealing. Rated: 2/5 Mar 29, 2022 Full Review Sam C. Mac In Review Online The Boy from Medellín's early commitment to emotional and psychological honesty is ultimately subsumed by the doc's refusal to engage on any political level. Jun 6, 2021 Full Review Rene Sanchez Cine Sin Fronteras Although reggaeton superstar J Balvin opens his heart to the audience, the exploration of themes such as fame and social responsibility doesn't bring something new to the conversation. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 2/4 Jun 4, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member este documentar logra captar muy bien a un gran referente del regueton en el mundo Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review tom m It ended up being mostly a puff piece on J Balvin. Not to surprising, I guess. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member 3 out of 5 stars. Fair documentary about J Belvin. Behind all the concerts and fame. His struggle with depression. Visiting his home town of Medellin. Which he is about to perform. While there is a political struggle and protests towards the government. I love J Belvins music. And it was a nice insight to his the other perspectives that he deals with. While trying to be there for his fans. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/25/21 Full Review Audience Member Aunque pudo mejorar en su intención de relacionar el impacto personal dado un contexto de conflicto social y político, siempre mantuvo su esencia del sentir del artista. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member There's no story. Is just a campaign for his new song "may 7th". Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Después de ver esta corta historia, me queda claro que hay personas que se tapan en plata entreteniendos, haciendos reír, orando, practicando un deporte, etc. y son importantes y necesarios. Y hay otros, que pueden hacer el mismo tipo de cosas, pero también nos hacen pensar, tienen posiciones definidas sobre la humanidad y nos hacen reflexionar y cuestionarnos, esos son los indispensables, los otros son como el circo para el pueblo, algo en que entretenerse mientras hacen la fila al matadero. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin prepares for his 2019 homecoming concert amid intense political turmoil.
Director
Matthew Heineman
Producer
Juan Camilo Cruz, Myles Estey, Matthew Heineman, Joedan Okun
Production Co
Endeavor Content, SB Films, Our Time Projects
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m
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