but I understand why such a movie would be very difficult to make as a film with actors and sets.
Even if the Cuban communists authorities allowed the exiled Bebo Valdez to make his film in Cuba, it would be almost impossible to re-create most of the scenes in Havana.
Thus, animation makes sense and it gives the creators of the film complete control over the creative process.
Still, I didn't think the animation itself was as good as it could have been.
But because I am somewhat familiar with the history of and somehwat familiar with 20th century Cuban music, the animation wasn't an issue for me.
Yeah, it's a bit sappy and melodramatic as far as the storyline of love between Chico and Rita goes.
But I found I could get into the music and so the other elements of the film didn't really matter.
I think it's just a matter of knowing what you are going to see...and not see.
If you like the music, you'll like the film.
Even if the Cuban communists authorities allowed the exiled Bebo Valdez to make his film in Cuba, it would be almost impossible to re-create most of the scenes in Havana.
Thus, animation makes sense and it gives the creators of the film complete control over the creative process.
Still, I didn't think the animation itself was as good as it could have been.
But because I am somewhat familiar with the history of and somehwat familiar with 20th century Cuban music, the animation wasn't an issue for me.
Yeah, it's a bit sappy and melodramatic as far as the storyline of love between Chico and Rita goes.
But I found I could get into the music and so the other elements of the film didn't really matter.
I think it's just a matter of knowing what you are going to see...and not see.
If you like the music, you'll like the film.