Sanky Panky the Movie (DVD + CD), Sony U.S. Latin, Music & Performance

This is a two-disc package containing the film "Sanky Panky," many bonus features, and the soundtrack. Directed by Jose "Pinky" Pintor ("La carcel de Victora" "El cuarto hombre") and produced by Franklin Romero for Premium Latin Films, Sanky Panky is a brilliantly crafted comedy which features stellar performances by Dominican comedians-extraordinaire Fausto Mata ("Boca de Piano"), Tony Pascual ("Chapuli")and Aquiles Correa ("Di Caprio"). A Sanky Panky is a jigolo who hangs out at vacation spots with the sole purpose of hooking up with a wealthy "gringa". Usually the tall, dark and handsome type, the main character in this film Genaro (Fausto Mata), is a short, scrawny guy with protruding teeth. Though his adventures in wild pursuit of his "gringa" are hilarious, there is a serious tinge beneath the laughter - Sanky Panky tells the age-old story of a person who sees no "light at the end of the tunnel" in his native country, and has concocted a convoluted, extreme plan to escape.

Sanky Panky premiered in February, 2007 in the Dominican Republic breaking all box office records in the country's history. By March, more than 600,000 Dominicans had paid to see the film.

Excellent from every standpoint - sound, imagery, performances, the soundtrack is incredible. Featuring original music by Pachy Carrasco, one of the finest musicians in the Caribbean, an array of artists have also contributed songs and cameo performances - Aventura is seen performing at Altos de Chavon; Wason Brazoban of Negros performs; Hip Hop artists Ingo Crew and Big Family; Joanuin and Jeffery. Henry from Aventura and controversial "merenguero" Jeffrey kick off their acting careers.

By T Johnson