The Boy From Medellín

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The Boy From Medellín

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2020

1h 30m

Documentary

Music

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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

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

The Boy from Medellín is the greatest music documentary feature-length film about J Balvin. J Balvin learns about his past and his dream as a reggaeton singer and the concert scene is the best!! The cinematography of the film is magnificent!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Matthew Heineman

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Juan Camilo Cruz

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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: Our Time Projects, SB Films, Endeavor Content
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2021
Runtime: 1h 30m

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