
Chasing his dream, Anton leaves his aunt's home in Harlem for downtown New York City, where a quick-witted street hustler named Wes cons him out of his life savings. Homeless and empty-handed, Matthew, a street musician stalled in his own dreams, invites Anton to perform with him in the park. Amazed by Anton's singing talent, Matthew befriends him and attempts to keep him safe from Wes's enterprising exploitation. Caught in the middle, Anton's journey isn't an easy one. The t... (Full plot summary below)
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Chasing his dream, Anton leaves his aunt's home in Harlem for downtown New York City, where a quick-witted street hustler named Wes cons him out of his life savings. Homeless and empty-handed, Matthew, a street musician stalled in his own dreams, invites Anton to perform with him in the park. Amazed by Anton's singing talent, Matthew befriends him and attempts to keep him safe from Wes's enterprising exploitation. Caught in the middle, Anton's journey isn't an easy one. The three men's lives entwine and lead each down a path of destruction, truth and redemption.
Leave your thoughts about Harlem Aria.
| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferA contrived, lazy drama that's increasingly asinine, unrealistic, awkward and over-the-top. |
| Film Journal InternationalMaria GarciaEntertaining debut film about a Harlem laundry worker who dreams of becoming a famous tenor. |
| VarietyRobert KoehlerDespite pro handling on both sides of he camera, the storytelling and filmmaking ring false, especially, in the characterizations. |
| TheLoop21.comKam Williams100 minutes of Hell that had me reaching for my meds. |
| User ReviewCamille LA very unseemly, unrealistic but charming bit of pure whimsy. |