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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE!
A MOVIE UNLIKE ANY I HAD EVER SEEN, CLEARLY MADE BY THE LENS OF SOMEONE WHO HAS LIVED THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING AN ALIEN IN A NEW COUNTRY. WITTY, FUNNY AND PROFOUND AT THE SAME TIME. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE.
Published on January 25, 2000 by Luis Alberto Morato

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1.0 out of 5 stars Completely Disagree
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life. There was absolutely no plot. Nothing. It was a complete waste of my time and taught me nothing about the Cuban experience in NYC. I love most Cuban movies, and all movies by this director. But, el Super was horrible!
Published on May 22, 2006 by George P. Stern


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE!, January 25, 2000
This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
A MOVIE UNLIKE ANY I HAD EVER SEEN, CLEARLY MADE BY THE LENS OF SOMEONE WHO HAS LIVED THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING AN ALIEN IN A NEW COUNTRY. WITTY, FUNNY AND PROFOUND AT THE SAME TIME. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Legends do tend to be hidden at times., May 3, 2000
This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Fantastic film of the Cuban diaspora in its initial stages. Yes, it was situations that the movie portrays, that were the nightmare of many Cubans. I think the films ending is about the dream that many Cubans had and have achieved.

The film does project a lifestyle that was commonly seen in other non Cuban latins. In reality, Cubans did not make their abode in Upper Manhattan for too long, and most achieved the American dream in a matter of years.

Hidalgo-Gato, we will miss you dearly.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars POIGNANT! A MASTERPIECE!, July 1, 1999
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This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
tHIS IS A WONDERFUL MOVIE ABOUT A HUMBLE CUBAN FAMILY IN EXILE. THE ACTING IS SUPERB. THE PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE DIRECTION FLAWLESS --AND IT HITS THE HEART OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE HAD TO RUN AWAY FROM YOUR COUNTRY AND START ANEW! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED,
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Wonderful Film!, June 9, 1999
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I have seen this movie three, times, and I love it more and more every time. This view into a Cuban family's life in New York, is a gem. The characters are great, and very realistic. This is a great film, I highly reccomend it!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars El Super, February 17, 2009
This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is a Funny Almost Dark comedy, kinda sad, but beautiful depiction of A Fellow Cuban Exile Family in gloomy NY, Whether you are Cuban,Hispanic,American, watch this movie!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic of Cuban cinema, June 9, 2007
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This is a fabulus snap shot of the NY Cuban exiled community, very realistic and very cubano. I love it, fabulous soundtrack epecially Virgilio Martí and his rendition of Cambia El Viento...¡fuego con ellos!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, January 31, 2007
This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
If you expect to see mojitos,rumba and other cliches buy Weekend in Havana with Carmen Miranda.This is a masterpiece.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars cuban immigrant issues-great acting and directing, August 19, 1999
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This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
If you are Cuban or have been around them, you will go ape with this one, more so if you have lived part of their "nightmare". A classic, although geared toward a selected audience.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars cuban immigrant issues-great acting and directing, August 19, 1999
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This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
If you are Cuban or have been around them, you will go ape with this one, more so if you have lived part of their "nightmare". A wonderful mixture of drama and comedy. A classic, although geared toward a selected audience.
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0 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Completely Disagree, May 22, 2006
This review is from: El Super [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life. There was absolutely no plot. Nothing. It was a complete waste of my time and taught me nothing about the Cuban experience in NYC. I love most Cuban movies, and all movies by this director. But, el Super was horrible!
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