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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: You come away with more appreciation of how inclusive Latin jazz, with its roots in Africa, really is. Read more
Peter Howell, Toronto Star: As much a thrill to watch as it is to listen to, a rare combination for a concert film. Read more
Elvis Mitchell, New York Times: The film is such a pure expression of the director's love for the music, a love so infectious it should leave you elated. Read more
John Zebrowski, Seattle Times: What makes Calle 54 great is precisely what's missing from the other. Trueba shows us the creative act of playing music, not just a bunch of famous folks performing. Read more
Paul Tatara, CNN.com: The knowledge of the musicians' connection to one another makes it the most touching interlude in an overlong but nevertheless entertaining film. Read more
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: Collectively, the numbers add up to a triumph of ecstatic mood swinging. Read more
Hazel-Dawn Dumpert, L.A. Weekly: If you're not a fan now, these 105 celebratory minutes could go a long way toward your conversion. Read more
Charles Taylor, Salon.com: A loving Buena Vista Social Club -style hymn to the rhythm and life of salsa. Read more
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle: It is easy to imagine Calle 54 having a long shelf life on home video after its run in theaters. It can be played over and over again with increasing satisfaction. Read more
Mike Clark, USA Today: There's not been a more infectious jazz performance screen treat since 1959's classic Jazz on a Summer's Day. Read more
Fernando Gonzalez, Washington Post: This is one fan's valentine to the music he loves. It just happens that the fan is a terrific filmmaker and the music loves him back. Read more
Richard Harrington, Washington Post: A brilliantly conceived and elegantly realized documentary tribute to Latin jazz, it packs more drama into each of its 12 musical tableaux than most feature films manage in two hours. Read more