Filmed over a decade ago, writer/director William Jennings’ Harlem Aria is advertised as a tale about dreams, self-destruction, redemption and opera. However, after seeing it, you realize that the film is mostly a showcase for Executive Producer Damon Wayans to chew the scenery and showcase his talents. This would be fine if his performance wasn’t to the detriment of the rest of the cast. However it is, and even the main character seems to get lost in the wake of Wayans’ greedy portrayal of a homeless hustler. The only thing that survives his incessant scene stealing is the wonderful opera tunes.
Anton (Gabriel Casseus) is a sweet but simple savant in the mold of Forrest Gump. He has the habit of believing the best in everyone and trusts what everyone tells him. Anton lives with his caring but unintentionally smothering Aunt (Eyde Byrde) who treats him like a child.
Anton (Gabriel Casseus) is a sweet but simple savant in the mold of Forrest Gump. He has the habit of believing the best in everyone and trusts what everyone tells him. Anton lives with his caring but unintentionally smothering Aunt (Eyde Byrde) who treats him like a child.
- 4/24/2010
- by Rob Young
- JustPressPlay.net
We have the trailer for Magnolia Pictures' "Harlem Aria," starring Damon Wayans(Wes), Gabriel Casseus (Anton), Christian Camargo (Matthew), Edye Byrde (Auntie), Malik Yoba (Luke), Kristen Wilson (Julia), Paul Sorvino (Fabiano Grazzi), Nicole Ari Parker (Clarise) and Richard Edson (Jimmy). Wiliam Jennings directs from his own screenplay. The film is produced by Deepak Nayar and Philip von Alvensleben. The film will play at the Cinema Village in New York City this Friday March 5th. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) isn’t like the other guys in Harlem. He is 28 years old and a little slow, but has a heart of gold and an extraordinary singing voice. Because of his deficit, Anton’s never had a chance to realize the dream that sets him apart in his working class neighborhood: to become a world class opera singer...
- 3/5/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We have new images in from Magnolia Pictures "Harlem Aria,."The film is helmed and written by William Jennings. Starring are Damon Wayans (Wes), Gabriel Casseus (Anton), Christian Camargo (Matthew), Edye Byrde (Auntie), Malik Yoba (Luke), Kristen Wilson (Julia), Paul Sorvino (Fabiano Grazzi), Nicole Ari Parker (Clarise) and Richard Edson (Jimmy). Deepak Nayar and Philip von Alvensleben produce. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) isn’t like the other guys in Harlem. He is 28 years old and a little slow, but has a heart of gold and an extraordinary singing voice. Because of his deficit, Anton’s never had a chance to realize the dream that sets him apart in his working class neighborhood: to become a world class opera singer...
- 2/25/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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