'Msica' Everything We Know About Rudy Mancusa's Directorial Debut
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During a time of predictable plots and familiar storytelling methods, Música dares to be different. Prime Video's newest original film is a coming-of-age story that shows the world through a unique perspective. The romantic comedy tells the story of Rudy, a young man with synesthesia, a condition that causes everyday sounds to be a major distraction in his life. When new people and opportunities come into Rudy's life, he must decide not only what direction he wants his life to go in, but who he wants to spend that time with.
Música utilizes creative storytelling techniques, colorful sets, and intelligent editing to bring the viewer into the mind of its main character and put a fresh spin on the classic romantic comedy.
Música (2024)
PG-13ComedyRomance Release Date April 4, 2024 Director Rudy Mancuso Cast Rudy Mancuso , Camila Mendes , Francesca Reale , Maria Mancuso , J.B. Smoove Runtime 91 Minutes Main Genre Comedy Writers Rudy Mancuso , Dan Lagana Studio(s) Amazon Studios , Shots Studios , Wonderland Sound and Vision Distributor(s) Amazon Studios ExpandWhen Is the Release Date for 'Música'?
Música will premiere on April 4, 2024, exclusively on Prime Video. The movie will not receive a theatrical release and will only be available to Amazon Prime subscribers. Música previously had its world premiere on March 13, 2024, at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.
Música joins an already impressive slate of original movies streaming on Prime Video in 2024, including Ricky Stanicky, Road House, and The Idea of You.
Is There a Trailer For 'Música'?
Prime Video released the first official trailer for Música on February 29, 2024. If the trailer for the film is any indication of what audiences are in for with its sights, sounds, and brilliant editing, it's certain to be a fun time.
What Is the Plot of 'Música'?
Música follows a man named Rudy as he attempts to navigate his life while living with synesthesia, a condition that proves to be a major distraction in his world. When Rudy meets a woman named Isabella, he is inspired to change his life and attempts to use his synesthesia as a superpower.
The official synopsis from Prime Video reads:
Rudy Mancuso, a charismatic but directionless young street performer from Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, has a unique view of the world. Thanks to a rare condition called synesthesia, he experiences everyday noises – from car horns to water droplets to doors slamming – as a series of complex rhythms. He struggles to keep the music in his head at bay, but it’s not so easily accomplished.
When he’s not taking classes to finish his college degree or staging puppet performances for commuters on the streets of the Ironbound’s close-knit Brazilian community, Rudy is trying to convince his girlfriend, Haley (Francesca Reale), that he will eventually figure things out. He lives with his mother, Maria (played by the actor’s real-life mother, Maria Mancuso), who wants her son to dump Haley and settle down with a nice Brazilian girl from the neighborhood. Rudy also gets advice on life and love from his best friend, Anwar (comedian J.B. Smoove), a food truck operator whose cultural identity morphs based on where his truck is parked on any given day.
Matters take a turn for the chaotic when Rudy is literally knocked out by a flying piece of frozen fish. The accident leads to an encounter with Isabella (Camila Mendes), a beautiful young Brazilian woman who works in the local fish market and who may understand Rudy in ways nobody else ever has. Caught in a love triangle, Rudy tries to balance his cultural heritage, the women in his life and the música inside his head.
Who Stars in 'Música'?
CloseMúsica stars Rudy Mancuso, a content creator-turned-actor. The New Jersey native got his start on YouTube and the now-defunct video platform Vine, where he made comedy skits with his friends. His Vine channel started in 2013 and gained so much popularity that he began partnering with other creatives to create videos. In 2016, he launched his YouTube channels, one of which was called "Awkward Puppets," where he played the many voices of different puppet characters. Mancuso's musical talents landed him on Justin Bieber's "Purpose World Tour" as an opening act, and he worked with Mariah Carey and DJ Khalid on YouTube Red's Keys of Christmas.
Música co-stars Camila Mendes, who is best known for her role as Veronica Lodge in the CW teen drama series Riverdale, in which she starred for all of its seven seasons. Mendes is no stranger to working with Amazon MGM Studios, as her most recent film, Upgraded, was also an original on the streamer.
Co-stars of Música include Francesca Reale, who recently worked with Mendes on the Netflix film Do Revenge, and comedian J.B. Smoove, who is most known for his work as Leon Black in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Mancuso's real-life mother, Maria Mancuso, makes her acting debut in the movie, playing Rudy's mom.
Who Is Making 'Música'?
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Música was directed, co-written, executive produced, and composed by Rudy Mancuso. Also co-writing the film is Dan Lagana (American Vandal), who also serves as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Camila Mendes, Steven Bello (Holidate), Robert Chernow (Love Hard), Bruce Wayne Gillies (Knives Out), John Shahidi, and Sam Shahidi.
Films Like 'Música' You Can Watch Now
For more music and romance, check out the three films below.
'Music and Lyrics' (2007)
The romantic comedy pair we never knew we needed, Hugh Grant (Love Actually) and Drew Barrymore (50 First Dates) are the unlikely duo who are tasked to write a song together for the mega-pop sensation Cora (Haley Bennett). Grant plays one-hit-wonder Alex Fletcher, whose 80s pop band, POP!, is his only claim to fame. When he meets Sophie (Barrymore) and realizes she has a knack for writing lyrics, he sees writing a song for Cora as a way to reclaim his A-Lister status. Written and directed by Marc Lawrence (Miss Congeniality), the film is as nostalgic as it is fresh in its depiction of the music industry and the fight to stay relevant in the age of younger, hotter, acts. It has laugh-out-loud moments not just in the wacky music videos from Alex Fletcher's past, but also from fantastic co-stars Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock from the Sun), Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond), Adam Grupper (Two Weeks Notice), Jason Antoon (Minority Report), and Aasif Mandvi (The Proposal). The film was a hit with audiences and has a soundtrack as addictive as its two main leads.
'In The Heights' (2021)
Before Hamilton, there was In The Heights, Lin Manuel-Miranda's Broadway debut that earned him the Tony Awards for "Best Musical" and "Best Original Score," shooting him into the public eye as a master composer. In 2021, sixteen years after In The Heights' original premiere on stage, came the theatrical version of the same name. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), In The Heights follows an identical story to the play, with a variety of characters' stories being told throughout the film. At the center of it all is Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), a man who owns a bodega and has dreams of leaving his current life in Washington Heights to go back to the Dominican Republic. Usnavi is in love with a woman named Vanessa (Melissa Barrera), while his childhood friends Benny (Corey Hawkins) and Nina (Leslie Grace) also attempt to carve out their own paths in life. The film was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Soundtrack for Visual Media," as well as a Golden Globe for Anthony Ramos's portrayal of Usnavi. With an upbeat soundtrack and fun group musical numbers, In The Heights is a joy to watch.
'Yesterday' (2019)
With a premise so catchy it's impossible not to watch the film, Yesterday is one-of-a-kind. The story follows Jack (Himesh Patel) as he wakes up in an alternate reality where no one, but he can remember the iconic Rock 'n' Roll group, The Beatles. A long-time struggling musician, Jack decides to "write" The Beatles' albums one by one, finally gaining him the fame he's always wanted. However, this attention causes a crisis of conscience for Jack that threatens his closest relationship with his friend and love interest, Ellie (Lily James). Directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), the film is inventive, well-written, and expands the idea of what a fantasy film can be. With a delightful appearance from Ed Sheeran playing himself, as well as a look at who the members of The Beatles might have been if they hadn't made it big, Yesterday will make you think just as much as it makes you smile.
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