Música (2024 film) explained

Director:Rudy Mancuso
Cinematography:Shane Hurlbut
Editing:Melissa Kent
Distributor:Amazon Prime Video
Runtime:91 minutes[1]
Country:United States

Música is a 2024 American coming-of-age romantic comedy film starring and directed by Rudy Mancuso in his feature film directorial debut. Mancuso also co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Lagana and composed the film’s original soundtrack. Camila Mendes and J.B. Smoove co-star.

Música had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 14, 2024, and was released by Amazon Prime Video on April 4, 2024. It is based on a real life story partly inspired by Rudy's own authentic experience.[2]

Premise

Rudy is a young man plagued by synesthesia in his head. He gets distracted from his relationships and studies due to symphony of everyday sounds and noises.[3]

He struggles to balance his artistic pursuits, like puppetry and music, with the expectations of his mother Maria to embrace his Brazilian heritage in Newark, New Jersey and find a more stable career path.[4]

When Rudy's long-term girlfriend Haley breaks up with him, his mother sets him up with other Brazilian women. However, Rudy ends up meeting and falling for Isabella, a fellow Brazilian American who understands and values his synesthetic experience.[5] [6]

The film follows Rudy as he navigates through a love triangle, seeking a balance between his artistic dreams and his commitment to his family and cultural heritage.

Cast

Additionally, Andy Muschietti appears as a Subway Busker.

Production

In April 2022, it was announced that a romantic comedy film written and directed by Rudy Mancuso titled Música was in development, with Mancuso, Camila Mendes, J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale, and Maria Mancuso rounding out the cast.[8] [9]

Release

Música had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2024.[10] [11] It was released in the United States on April 4, 2024.[12]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 96% based on 46 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Musica. South by Southwest. February 28, 2024. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240228221141/https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/films/2198610. live.
  2. Web site: 2024-04-03 . New movie 'Musica' based on true story, shows young man who feels music in everything around him . 2024-07-11 . ABC7 Los Angeles . en.
  3. Web site: Castillo . Monica . Música movie review & film summary (2024) Roger Ebert . 2024-07-11 . rogerebert.com . en.
  4. Web site: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 2024-04-13 . 'Música' movie review: Melody in motion . 2024-07-11 . The New Indian Express . en.
  5. Música (2024) - Plot - IMDb . en-US . 2024-07-11 . www.imdb.com.
  6. Web site: 2024-04-03 . Musica Movie Review . 2024-07-11 . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2024-02-13 . Coach's NYFW show hosts Camila Mendes, Kelsea Ballerini . 2024-02-28 . en-US . February 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228074345/https://nypost.com/2024/02/13/lifestyle/coachs-nyfw-show-hosts-camila-mendes-kelsea-ballerini/ . live .
  8. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Camila Mendes To Exec Produce & Star Opposite Rudy Mancuso In His Rom-Com 'Música' For Amazon Studios, Wonderland Sound And Vision . . April 27, 2022 . December 30, 2023 . January 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117000842/https://deadline.com/2022/04/camila-mendes-to-star-in-amazon-studios-rom-com-musica-1235010768/ . live .
  9. Web site: Grobar . Matt . J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale & Maria Mancuso Round Out Cast Of Prime Video's Rom-Com 'Música' . . July 27, 2022 . December 30, 2023 . December 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231230161317/https://deadline.com/2022/07/jb-smoove-francesca-reale-maria-mancuso-join-prime-videos-rom-com-musica-1235060712/ . live .
  10. Web site: SXSW 2024 Second Wave Includes Pics With Sydney Sweeney, Nicolas Cage, Camila Mendes & 'Monkey Man'. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. February 7, 2024. February 28, 2024. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240207200930/https://deadline.com/2024/02/sxsw-2024-lineup-additions-sydney-sweeney-nicolas-cage-monkey-man-1235817961/. live.
  11. Web site: 2024-04-02 . Música 2024 Parents Guide – MovieParentGuide . 2024-04-05 . en-US . April 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405125543/https://movieparentguide.com/musica-2024-parents-guide/ . live .
  12. Web site: Davis . Edward . Amazon Dates Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Roadhouse' For March, 'Red One' With Chris Evans & The Rock For November & More . The Playlist . December 20, 2023 . December 30, 2023 . January 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118232436/https://theplaylist.net/amazon-dates-jake-gyllenhaals-roadhouse-for-march-red-one-with-chris-evans-the-rock-for-november-more-20231220/ . live .
  13. Web site: Música . April 5, 2024 . . June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604022121/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/musica . live .

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