Reviews: "...A valid celebration of musical sophistication and ageless optimism..." (Sight and Sound, 10/1999, p.40, Peter Curran), "...Opulent, organic and as intoxicating as a rum binge....Terrific, truly liberating stuff..." -- 4 out of 5 stars (Total Film, 10/01/1999, p.97, Simon Crook), "...Exhilarating....A documentary that mixes music with impressionistic glimpses of urban life in Cuba..." (New York Times, 06/04/1999, p.E24, Stephen Holden), "...One of the most beautiful and poetic documentaries ever made....Oscar-caliber sound recording of the live performances, coupled with a spectacularly rich sound mix, provide the cherry atop this enriching and rewarding musical feast..." -- 5 out of 5 stars (Box Office, 06/01/1999, p.62, Wade Major), "...Wistfully sweet....There are lots of fascinating shots of modern-day Havana..." (USA Today, 06/04/1999, p.8E, Mike Clark), "...Marvelous....BUENA VISTA creates a completely relaxed, welcoming feeling that couldn't be more inclusive..." (Los Angeles Times, 06/04/1999, p.F10, Kenneth Turan), "...Exhilarating....It's a remarkable story that culminates in an ecstatically received performance in New York's Carnegie Hall....It's also fiercely uplifting. It's been a long time since a film imparted such unshakable good feelings..." (Chicago Sun-Times, 06/25/1999, p.28, Lloyd Sachs)