Donald Glover

Rihanna

Letitia Wright

Nonso Anozie

Alan Jael Velázquez Abreu

Renny Arozarena

Betiza Bismark

Michael Ricardo Crespo Cardenas

Barbara Janet Martinez

Ayensi Amilgar Jardines Delgado

Pedro Julio Diaz

Talia Gómez

Victor Manuel Correa Magueira

Claudia Rivero Martínez

Kdir Michel Varela Moreno

Iyaima Martínez Navarro

Luis Enrique Carreres

Yansel Alberto Monagas Pérez

Karla Talía Pino Piloto

Enrique Quiñones

Alain Rodriguez

Daniel Amat Rodríguez

Rubens Rodríguez Soberón

Marley Palma Bosh

Jaiko Ignacio Crespo Puig

Greisy Ariosa Muguercia

Lisbet La Pera Quiñones

Osmara Berta Ival Montenegro

Aaron Oscar Valdes Taboada

Dania Rosa Santiago Madrigal

Yenni Gonzalez Pavon

Yanara García Calderón

Dariel Pérez Pérez

Yamilka Pérez Pérez

Andys Triana Gonzáles

Waldir Iznaga Espada

Ernesto Gómez

Jorge Enrique Vicente Munoz

Rodney Barreto

Alejandro Delgado Rodriguez

Jamil Schery Calderon

Santos Eduardo Ramirez Garcia

Yoneisi Perez Bonilla

Yasser Marrero Molinet

Orali Penalver Hermida

Wilber Santa Cruz Hermida

Duniel Medina Rivero

Barbaro Biant Hermida

Raudel Rodriguez Castro

Ivan Jose Isaac Montes

Deivis Adrian Rodriguez Hernandez

Mayke Raido Fraguera Penalver

Yeremi Zamora Reyes

Odin Nuevas Duperry

Yunior Cutino Parodi

Sherrie Silver

Keyla Castellon

Naomy Sanchez

Duannis

Jessi Gutiérrez

Yordan Herrera

Abelardo Oliver

Odesa de los Santos

Carlos Rojas

Dayron Jímenez

Joan Mulet

Jorge Calvaire

Zaida Aymerich

Adrián Cisneros Flores

Mayra Mazorra

Stephen Glover

Ibra Ake

Jamal Olori

Fam Udeorji

Vera Hourani

Michael Pacino

Kaitlin Waldron

Yanet Caboverde Alpizar

Saylem Cuevas Barcia

Aleida Maria Benitez Fuentes

Orelmis Betancourt

Magdalena Alvarez Camaano

Paula Alejandra Llopez Estrada

Yudid Estrada

Kataia Leyburn Gullien

Melanie Harris

Sandra Ulloa Lorenzo

Jannaissey Perez

Juan Carlos Reyes

Daniela Lazada Sánchez

Yarina Garcia Verrier

Maylin Zans

Barb Cimity

Roberto Ordaz

Jennifer Roth

Traceigh Scottel

Mylan Stepanovich

Gabriela Latorre

Greg Franklin

Chris Gosling

Yoel López Ramírez

Gwen Roach

Matthew Vidalis

Miguel Ángel Tur

Mark Coffey

Jason Dotts

Trevor Gates

Matthew Thomas Hall

Mike Horton

Jesse Kees

Nick Jimenez

Paul B. Knox

Riley Mackin

Tim McKeown

Ricardo Perez Ramos

Danial Shimiaei

Walter Spencer

Eric Binmoeller

Tony Christopherson

David Lebensfeld

Grant Miller

Lauren McElroy

Adrian Perdomo Rodriguez

Brandon M. Shaw

Fernando A. Vega Acosta

Reynier Brito Arteaga

Adrián Canet Pérez

Marco Gabriel Soffi Casanova

Jule Fontana

Michael Fuchs

Luis Alberto González Garcia

Denise Guerra Rivas

Chris Hoyle

Cody Jacobs

Igor Pintado Jaime

Vladimir Martínez

Angel Denny Brito Mendoza

Angel Luis Brito Miranda

Alexei Santiago

Justin Watson

Brandon Wilson

M.C. Griffin

Brie E. Henderson

Michael Huang

Alyx Jolivet

Bria Jones

Kalvin Kulz

Frank Macchia

Annmarie Roberts

Kelsey Suan

Sah Tantivaranyoo

Miles Thompson

Angelo Vilar

Susie Webb

Jessica Samada Calaza

Joe Cappelletti

Olga María Sánchez Cardoso

Rachel V. Dobal Fonseca

Yanara Rodríguez Escobbar

Carmen Gonzalez Haidan

Adrian Mena Izquierdo

Comedy

Thriller

Music

Guava Island

New Regency Pictures

Six Point Harness

Cuba

United States of America

Español

English

musician

music festival

animated scene

dockworker

Charming and poignant, this small, musical tale exudes Donald Glover's artistic integrity.

The Movie Diorama

Guava Island musically enraptures its tropical aesthetic through severe self-indulgence. Donald Glover’s rhythmically-inclined alter-ego, Childish Gambino, is an inspirational talent. A rare find that cements the credibility of the current generation’s ability to produce harmonious tunes with a political trajectory. His “Awaken, My Love!” studio album infused psychedelic funk with soul and hip-hop, while his latest singles “This Is America” and “Summertime Magic” provide insight into his meticulous thought process. He is an artist through and through. So it comes to much astonishment that Guava Island, a miniature film that was clearly targeted at fans of his discography, was unable to find its footing amidst the soothing tropical breeze. A local musician/celebrity attempts to hold a music festival for the oppressed town of Guava Island, albeit ignoring the threatened warnings from the local dictatorial business magnate.

It commenced with an animated folk tale, narrated by the stunningly beautiful Rihanna (“Te Amo”!), describing the origins and current state of Guava Island. Considering the runtime, totalling just under an hour, this method of expressionistic exposition was required to construct the foundations of the basic narrative. Delightful, if somewhat mundane. Murai, in his directorial debut, then proceeds to the live-action bulk with a stylised 4:3 ratio filter equipped with grainy visuals for authenticity. Considering the economic and structural climate of Guava Island, it was immersive and enhanced the world Rihanna lovingly described to us.

Glover goes about his day, carrying his wooden guitar, singing and reinterpreting his latest singles. The infamously abnormal dance moves proceeded with “This Is America” in the middle of a factory. Then it hit me. Guava Island is essentially a “musical” to coincide and/or boost the promotional material of Gambino’s songs. Disagree? Well, he then proceeds to serenade Rihanna with “Summertime Magic” before winning my heart over with “Feels Like Summer”.

A fundamental question then dawned on me. Can the artistic integrity of music be translated effectively to a narrative feature? Perhaps, but Guava Island is not a good example of that. The musical spirit of the island’s residents being suppressed by a totalitarian state is nothing new and, unfortunately, conveyed obviously. The relationship between capitalism and the affected individuals of its grotesque aftermath failed to empower. This is due to Glover’s self-indulgence blurring the clarity of the story. Rihanna’s Kofi and her relationship with Deni is almost non-existent, despite the ‘Romeo & Juliet’ introduction. These characters are so focussed on portraying eccentricity, that the dynamics between them fell flat. Glover’s frequent collaborator and older brother was unable to balance all aspects in such a condensed time constraint within his screenplay. It’s so “to the point” that it loses that flavoursome flair that makes Gambino the artist he is.

That’s not to say the music isn’t catchy and Uzowuru’s rhythmic score won’t make you sway, as the musical aspect will have the biggest effect. The acting is serviceable, even if Glover can’t escape his exaggerated TV tendencies, and Sprenger’s cinematography is sublime. Unfortunately though, Murai’s inability to balance the film and rein in Glover’s overpowering talent taints Guava Island to be a drinkable albeit sour beverage.

Donald Glover Movie Guava Island Trailer | Prime Video

Guava Island - Clip: Summertime Magic With Donald Glover and Rihanna | Prime Video

Guava Island - Clip: Deni and Kofi | Prime Video

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Written by tmdb47396461 on Tue Apr 16 2019

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