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ComedyThrillerMusic

Guava Island

- Explore Paradise

Deni Maroon, a musician and dock worker is determined to pull off a music festival against the interests of the local factory owner.

Release Date : 2019-04-13

Language :SpanishEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : New Regency PicturesSix Point Harness

Production Country : CubaUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Donald Glover

Character Name : Deni Maroon

Original Name : Donald Glover

Gender : Male

Rihanna

Character Name : Kofi Novia

Original Name : Rihanna

Gender : Female

Letitia Wright

Character Name : Yara Love

Original Name : Letitia Wright

Gender : Female

Nonso Anozie

Character Name : Red Cargo

Original Name : Nonso Anozie

Gender : Male

Alan Jael Velázquez Abreu

Character Name : Kito

Original Name : Alan Jael Velázquez Abreu

Gender : Male

Renny Arozarena

Character Name : Butcher

Original Name : Renny Arozarena

Gender : Male

Betiza Bismark

Character Name : Emani Dune

Original Name : Betiza Bismark

Gender : Female

Michael Ricardo Crespo Cardenas

Character Name : Deni's Assassin

Original Name : Michael Ricardo Crespo Cardenas

Gender : Male

Barbara Janet Martinez

Character Name : Shopkeeper Woman

Original Name : Barbara Janet Martinez

Gender : Male

Ayensi Amilgar Jardines Delgado

Character Name : Dodo

Original Name : Ayensi Amilgar Jardines Delgado

Gender : Male

Pedro Julio Diaz

Character Name : Deni's Neighbor

Original Name : Pedro Julio Diaz

Gender : Male

Talia Gómez

Character Name : Red's Secretary

Original Name : Talia Gómez

Gender : Male

Victor Manuel Correa Magueira

Character Name : Red's Chauffeur

Original Name : Victor Manuel Correa Magueira

Gender : Male

Claudia Rivero Martínez

Character Name : Woman at Concert

Original Name : Claudia Rivero Martínez

Gender : Male

Kdir Michel Varela Moreno

Character Name : Victor

Original Name : Kdir Michel Varela Moreno

Gender : Male

Iyaima Martínez Navarro

Character Name : Naeema

Original Name : Iyaima Martínez Navarro

Gender : Male

Luis Enrique Carreres

Character Name : Factory Guard

Original Name : Luis Enrique Carreres

Gender : Male

Yansel Alberto Monagas Pérez

Character Name : Coley

Original Name : Yansel Alberto Monagas Pérez

Gender : Male

Karla Talía Pino Piloto

Character Name : Zoila

Original Name : Karla Talía Pino Piloto

Gender : Male

Enrique Quiñones

Character Name : Radio Station Engineer

Original Name : Enrique Quiñones

Gender : Male

Alain Rodriguez

Character Name : Mapi

Original Name : Alain Rodriguez

Gender : Male

Daniel Amat Rodríguez

Character Name : Man at Concert

Original Name : Daniel Amat Rodríguez

Gender : Male

Rubens Rodríguez Soberón

Character Name : Red's Thug

Original Name : Rubens Rodríguez Soberón

Gender : Male

Marley Palma Bosh

Character Name : Red's Thug

Original Name : Marley Palma Bosh

Gender : Male

Jaiko Ignacio Crespo Puig

Character Name : Red's Thug

Original Name : Jaiko Ignacio Crespo Puig

Gender : Male

Greisy Ariosa Muguercia

Character Name : Woman at the River

Original Name : Greisy Ariosa Muguercia

Gender : Male

Lisbet La Pera Quiñones

Character Name : Woman at the River

Original Name : Lisbet La Pera Quiñones

Gender : Male

Osmara Berta Ival Montenegro

Character Name : Woman at the River

Original Name : Osmara Berta Ival Montenegro

Gender : Male

Aaron Oscar Valdes Taboada

Character Name : Kid Guiro

Original Name : Aaron Oscar Valdes Taboada

Gender : Male

Dania Rosa Santiago Madrigal

Character Name : Steel Drummer

Original Name : Dania Rosa Santiago Madrigal

Gender : Male

Yenni Gonzalez Pavon

Character Name : Steel Drummer

Original Name : Yenni Gonzalez Pavon

Gender : Male

Yanara García Calderón

Character Name : Deni's Band - Bass

Original Name : Yanara García Calderón

Gender : Male

Dariel Pérez Pérez

Character Name : Deni's Band - Percussion

Original Name : Dariel Pérez Pérez

Gender : Male

Yamilka Pérez Pérez

Character Name : Deni's Band - Minor Percussion

Original Name : Yamilka Pérez Pérez

Gender : Male

Andys Triana Gonzáles

Character Name : Deni's Band - Piano

Original Name : Andys Triana Gonzáles

Gender : Male

Waldir Iznaga Espada

Character Name : Deni's Band - Trumpet

Original Name : Waldir Iznaga Espada

Gender : Male

Ernesto Gómez

Character Name : Deni's Band - Guitar

Original Name : Ernesto Gómez

Gender : Male

Jorge Enrique Vicente Munoz

Character Name : Deni's Band - Conga

Original Name : Jorge Enrique Vicente Munoz

Gender : Male

Rodney Barreto

Character Name : Deni's Band - Drums

Original Name : Rodney Barreto

Gender : Male

Alejandro Delgado Rodriguez

Character Name : Deni's Band - Trumpet

Original Name : Alejandro Delgado Rodriguez

Gender : Male

Jamil Schery Calderon

Character Name : Deni's Band - Saxophone

Original Name : Jamil Schery Calderon

Gender : Male

Santos Eduardo Ramirez Garcia

Character Name : El Alacran - Director

Original Name : Santos Eduardo Ramirez Garcia

Gender : Male

Yoneisi Perez Bonilla

Character Name : El Alacran - Quinto

Original Name : Yoneisi Perez Bonilla

Gender : Male

Yasser Marrero Molinet

Character Name : El Alacran - Salidor

Original Name : Yasser Marrero Molinet

Gender : Male

Orali Penalver Hermida

Character Name : El Alacran - Salidor

Original Name : Orali Penalver Hermida

Gender : Male

Wilber Santa Cruz Hermida

Character Name : El Alacran - Bombo

Original Name : Wilber Santa Cruz Hermida

Gender : Male

Duniel Medina Rivero

Character Name : El Alacran - Bombo

Original Name : Duniel Medina Rivero

Gender : Male

Barbaro Biant Hermida

Character Name : El Alacran - Conga

Original Name : Barbaro Biant Hermida

Gender : Male

Raudel Rodriguez Castro

Character Name : El Alacran - Rebajador

Original Name : Raudel Rodriguez Castro

Gender : Male

Ivan Jose Isaac Montes

Character Name : El Alacran - Dos Tres

Original Name : Ivan Jose Isaac Montes

Gender : Male

Deivis Adrian Rodriguez Hernandez

Character Name : El Alacran - Redoblante

Original Name : Deivis Adrian Rodriguez Hernandez

Gender : Male

Mayke Raido Fraguera Penalver

Character Name : El Alacran - Censerro

Original Name : Mayke Raido Fraguera Penalver

Gender : Male

Yeremi Zamora Reyes

Character Name : El Alacran - Contraclave

Original Name : Yeremi Zamora Reyes

Gender : Male

Odin Nuevas Duperry

Character Name : El Alacran - Trombone

Original Name : Odin Nuevas Duperry

Gender : Male

Yunior Cutino Parodi

Character Name : El Alacran - Trumpet

Original Name : Yunior Cutino Parodi

Gender : Male

Sherrie Silver

Character Name : Silk Factory Dancer

Original Name : Sherrie Silver

Gender : Female

Keyla Castellon

Character Name : Silk Factory Dancer

Original Name : Keyla Castellon

Gender : Male

Naomy Sanchez

Character Name : Silk Factory Dancer

Original Name : Naomy Sanchez

Gender : Male

Duannis

Character Name : Silk Factory Dancer

Original Name : Duannis

Gender : Male

Jessi Gutiérrez

Character Name : Silk Factory Dancer

Original Name : Jessi Gutiérrez

Gender : Male

Yordan Herrera

Character Name : Dock Dancer

Original Name : Yordan Herrera

Gender : Male

Abelardo Oliver

Character Name : Dock Dancer

Original Name : Abelardo Oliver

Gender : Male

Odesa de los Santos

Character Name : Dock Dancer

Original Name : Odesa de los Santos

Gender : Male

Carlos Rojas

Character Name : Dock Dancer

Original Name : Carlos Rojas

Gender : Male

Dayron Jímenez

Character Name : Dock Dancer

Original Name : Dayron Jímenez

Gender : Male

Joan Mulet

Character Name : Dock Dancer

Original Name : Joan Mulet

Gender : Male

Jorge Calvaire

Character Name : Festival Dancer

Original Name : Jorge Calvaire

Gender : Male

Zaida Aymerich

Character Name : Festival Dancer

Original Name : Zaida Aymerich

Gender : Male

Adrián Cisneros Flores

Character Name : Fish Seller

Original Name : Adrián Cisneros Flores

Gender : Male

Mayra Mazorra

Character Name : Fruit Lady

Original Name : Mayra Mazorra

Gender : Male

Reviews

T

tmdb47396461

@tmdb47396461

2021-06-23

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

T

The Movie Diorama

@themoviediorama

2021-06-23

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.