Carlos Gardel: El Dia Que Me Quieras

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Ay, Carlos......estoy enamorada de el.....(I am in love with him)...........2007-08-31

Can you blame me for being in love with one of the most talented and popular Argentinean vocalists of all time? For those of you unfamiliar with Gardel, this film is a grand introduction. The name Carlos Gardel is synonymous with Argentina. He was the son that all women wished they had and the boyfriend that all women wished they could meet! What's more, he sang some of the most beautiful tangos ever played, and are still very well-loved today. EL DIA QUE ME QUIERAS features the title song, which he sings with great feeling and expression, as well as other great tango tunes. In the film, Carlos plays himself and he is basically on tour in a city in Argentina, during a time of particular political unrest and upheaval. He meets and romances a beautiful woman (Rosita Moreno) while numerous onlookers and fans swoon in the presence of the charismatic singer.

This film is particularly significant because it was remastered in Venezuela, after Gardel died in an airplane crash, and is one of his best and most well known films. This is definitely worth a look from an historical point of view, as well as for all the Gardel fans out there.

Carlos Gardel: El dia que me quieras.......2007-01-09

This is a 1930 Argentinian movie, simple very well acted, corny yes but beautifull with some of the songs composed, sung, acted by the inmortal Carlos Gardel. The movie as old as it is has very acceptable sound and video.

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Stellar!
charming
DVD : 4 Peliculas - Carlos Gardel

En DVD: 4 Peliculas
Starring: Carlos Gardel
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ASIN: B0002MPTK2
Release Date: 2007-06-05

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The movies of Carlos Gardel (4 DVD set) Great Box with 4 Special DVDs with Bonus features - El dia que me quieras - Cuesta abajo - Tango Bar - El Tango en Broadway MultiZone (0 - all zones) - NTSC Languages: ENGLISH - ESPAÑOL - PORTUGUESE Astor Piazzolla had a small role in 1935's "El dia que me quieras" when he was a kid. Songs played on all films: Cuesta abajo: Cuesta abajo, Criollita decí que sí, Mi Buenos Aires querido, Amores de estudiante and the song from the toast scene (never released on disc). El tango en Broadway: Soledad, Caminito soleado, Golondrinas and Rubias de Nueva York. Tango Bar: Arrabal amargo, Por una cabeza, Lejana tierra mía and Los ojos de mi moza. Bonus: Gardel in Color "Por una cabeza", "Golondrinas", "Cuesta abajo" El día que me quieras: El día que me quieras (duet with Rosita Moreno), Sus ojos se cerraron, Guitarra mía, Sol tropical, Volver, Jurar en vano (duet with Tito Lusiardo, never released on disc). Cuesta Abajo (Going Downhill) New York, 1934 Gardel's first film for Paramount is the melodramatic story of Carlos, an eternal law student, dragged from the road of true love by Raquel, the femme fatale with whom he flees to Paris and New York working as a tango dancer. El Tango en Broadway New York, 1934 Gardel himself described the film as a joyful comedy, with plenty of jocular tricks. An Argentine's playboy life in New York is suddenly threatened by the arrival of a stern uncle who has travelled from Argentina. The demanding, harsh uncle finally gives in to the temptations of New York's nightlife. El Día Que Me Quieras (The Day You Love Me) New York, 1935 Carlos prioritizes feelings over money. He lives sparingly with his wife, working as a tango singer. When she gets seriously ill, Carlos decides to steal money from his father so he can buy medicines. Tango Bar New York, 1935 Gardel's fourth picture with Paramount is a light comedy in a Tango Bar in Barcelona, Spain.

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Stellar!.......2007-01-16

I was born in Argentina and came to the U.S. at 7 years of age. For 43 years my Mom spoke of Carlos Gardel as the epitome of tango icons. She always said with a sigh that she would probably never see his movies again. Well, guess what happens in 2006?---Amazon and the internet and she gets 4 movies for Christmas! She tells me they play exactly like they did when she saw them as a wee little girl. Amazon and the Argentines that put this together have made my Mom very happy. The discs have a few extras and it's a simple package. For collector's or vintage film buffs, my opinion is that the collection is great. Thanks a lot Amazon for making my Mom's dream come true!

charming.......2006-02-18

I had become quite familiar with the voice and songs of Carlos Gardel without having seen him performing any of them. He used to sing 2 to 4 songs per movie. I love all his songs and couldn't decide which movie to pick, so I decided to dive and pick the unsure one with 4 movies! On Amazon site, there is no image of the cover, the only review does not talk about the DVD's, and the producer's comments list only the songs.

The good surprise for me was that all the movies were in Spanish (no English version), with subtitles in English or Spanish, so you can practice your spanish. But the English subtitles have been forgotten for the first one (El dia que me quieras). The movies are not too long, so I watched the 4 of them in a row. Are the flaws due to the CD being made in Argentine? There are no extras on the DVD's, no comments, no history. Considering the high price of the package, and the amount of information easily available on this most famous tango singer of all times, the production company could have made an effort to add something else to the movies, on the extra section.
These set aside, I was delighted to see Carlos Gardel perform those songs and play in those movies. It is neither superior acting nor incredible scripts, but the man is bigger than life. His facial expressions, eyebrows, eyes, head (and body) movements were just so in phase with what I imagined from his voice. It is absolutely charming. Gardel had this huge genuine smile on his face. The last movie, Tango in Broadway, is the lightest of all, comedy wise. He just let himself go, obviously enjoying himself and the company of those babes. But even the other serious stories are quite entertaining. There are also at least one or two scenes of Tango dancing in each movie, including Carlos Gardel dancing them. It is so nice to see those guys perform Argentine Tango the "Buenos Aires streets" way.
Of course, you need to care for black and white movies. I don't think there has been any re-work or remastering, the title jumps a little, there is a little noise scratch like from the old grammaphones. I just take it as a collectible, but I don't know if there are remasterized copies of those available.

DVD : 4 Peliculas - Carlos Gardel.......2006-02-01

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Two Great Tangos Sang When Gardel Was Nearing Immortality.

El Dia Que Me Quieras
Starring: Carlos Gardel , Rosita Moreno , Tito Lusiardo , Manuel Peluffo , and Francisco Flores del Campo
Director: John Reinhardt
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ASIN: B00005TPL9
Release Date: 2002-03-12

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Two Great Tangos Sang When Gardel Was Nearing Immortality. .......2007-02-13

"El Dia que me Quieras" (1935) ("The Day You Love Me") was filmed at NYC in January 1935. Later that year Carlos Gardel will die in an airplane accident.

The story is a classical melodrama scheme: young and rich aficionado singer, Julio, falls in love with beautiful professional dancer, Margarita. At the same time Julio's wealthy father is trying to create an economical alliance marrying his son an heir, to his competitor's daughter.
Obviously Julio will not comply with his father's plans and is expelled from his parent's house.
He marries his sweetheart but is unable to earn his life as a tango singer.
A girl is born to the couple but Margarita fells ill. Desperate Julio stole money from his father's coffer. Unfortunately this money is too late to save Margarita's life.
Around twenty years after Julio has attained fame and money and Marga his daughter is his partner and company's dancer.
As this IS a true melodrama a young and rich chap, Daniel, will fall in love with Marga and once again a strict father oppose the lover's plan.
Will story be repeated? Well let leave at least this little enigma to the viewers.

So the argument is not very original and the whole film is quite naïve, but ... there are two unforgettable Tangos sang by Gardel: the joyful love declaration "El Dia Que Me Quieras" and the mournful "Sus Ojos se Cerraron". Just those feature more than justify buying this DVD.

Gardel's fans and Tango lovers: do not let this musical time capsule go unnoticed!
Reviewed by Max Yofre

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Some problems with the copy

Carlos Gardel's El Día Que Me Quieras

Manufacturer: International DVD Group
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Carlos, the son of a powerful businessman, prioritizes feelings over money. He lives sparingly with his wife, working as a tango singer. When she gets seriously ill, Carlos decides to steal money from his father so he can buy medicines. But his efforts are in vain and she dies. The singer starts a new life, touring the world with his little daughter. The curious fact about this film co-starring Rita Moreno: a young Astor Piazzolla had a minor role, for which he was paid $25. Extras - Trailer - Gardel in Color - Anecdotes - Arrabal Amargo - Rubias de New York.

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Some problems with the copy.......2007-01-07

This film is considered one of the best of immortal Carlos Gardel. However, the quality of the copy is far from being satisfactory. It gives the impression that this DVD is not produced from the original negatives, but from one of the copies shown in movie theaters. On the other hand, non Spanish speaking viewers can hardly understand the conversations, since English subtitles cannot be turned on. The disk seems to have some technical problems.

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