Musica, starring Riverdale’s Camila Mendes and Vine star Rudy Manusco premiered at the Regal Theater in South Beach. The couple took a few minutes to express their excitement for the audience to watch Manusco’s Directorial debut before it hits Prime on April 4th.
I had the opportunity of attending the South Florida premier of Musica, a film starring Riverdale’s Camila Mendes and Vine star Rudy Manusco. Held at the Regal Theater in South Beach, the couple took a few minutes to express their excitement for the audience to watch Manusco’s Directorial debut before it hits Prime on April 4th.
As a Brazilian-American coming-of-age film, many plot points and events are inspired by Manusco’s life. One major element that Manusco includes in the film regards his struggle with Synesthesia- a perceptual condition that causes him to hear music through random, everyday sounds.
With an hour and a half run time, this film masterfully unfolds a story of a young Brazilian artist, struggling to pursue his creative ambitions while living up to the expectations implemented by the people who love him. A unique blend of comedy, romance, music, and Brazilian culture- this film embodies a unique enchantment that makes the audience a personal stakeholder in Manusco’s life.
Manusco’s masterful storytelling was amplified by an outstanding cast. Mendes provides nuance to the level-headedness of her character Isabella, a young Brazilian woman in love with the city, and Rudy’s romantic interest. The decision to have Maria Manusco (Rudy’s mom) play herself in the movie brought a grounding element that rooted the film even more firmly into reality.
To sum it up, I left the theater with a newfound regard for Manusco’s artistic ability. He has not only proved himself as an entertaining personality but an extremely talented storyteller, director, and musician. I am ecstatic to rewatch Musica when it hits Amazon Prime on April 4th.
I would like to give a special thanks to Miami Moviegoers for the SF premier tickets. Their mission is to excite audiences to go to the movies and revel in the theater experience. Miami Moviegoers has a minimum of two events per month, unrelated to the advance screenings and premiers. If you are a fellow movie lover, check them out on Instagram @miamimoviegoers.