"Camilo Superstar," the biopic about Camilo Sesto and his arrival in Spain with "Jesus Christ Superstar," had an excellent cast and renowned scriptwriters who promised a memorable series. Despite some qualities, the final result is disappointing.
On the one hand, the editing is quite well done and flows effectively, which stands out positively. However, the direction does not shine, although it cannot be considered bad either. Still, the big problem lies in the acting of Alejandro Jato, who plays Camilo Sesto. His performance degrades what could have been a 7 or 8 star product to something that barely reaches 3 or 4 at best.
Jato, originally from Vigo, tries to force a Valencian accent that feels exaggerated and not very credible, resulting in a performance that lacks authenticity. His performance contrasts noticeably with other actors in the cast, such as the one who plays Teddy Bautista, who really contributes to the story. Furthermore, the choice of actress for the role of Melina Mercuri also leaves much to be desired; her performance fails to capture the essence of the character and the lack of physical resemblance is evident.
The series also chooses to highlight aspects of Camilo's personal life, focusing on his love life in a superficial manner, which seems more like an attempt at sensationalism than a deep exploration of his legacy. The interpretations of the songs, which include some by Camilo himself, further highlight the gap between Jato's voice and performance, underlining his inability to convey the emotion that characterizes the artist.
Ultimately, "Camilo Superstar" is a project that, despite having great potential, is ruined by a poor central performance. It is a shame, especially for those of us who are fans of the musical and the legacy of Camilo Sesto, since the series is presented as a failed attempt to pay tribute to ecially for those of us who are fans of the musical and the legacy of Camilo Sesto, since the series is presehis figure. The lack of coherence and pretentious execution make this series, unfortunately, very bad.
