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This movie looks and sounds terrible
posted by tmdb13060682STAFFMOD on April 23, 2017 at 12:37 AM
I always avoid "Oscar worthy" films, because I've been consistently disappointed by them.
Am I missing an enjoyable film, here?
Reply by InHiding
on April 23, 2017 at 1:45 AM
He sure ain't no Hellhammer
Reply by Renovatio
on April 23, 2017 at 3:38 AM
Worth watching it to see J.K. Simmons play an asshole... and to watch Miles Teller take it!
Reply by DRDMovieMusings
on April 23, 2017 at 3:39 AM
It's deeper than most catch. The ending is actually a tragedy, not a triumph. It's a decent story. And, the kid apparently taught himself to play drums for this movie, which is pretty remarkable in itself.
Reply by JustinJackFlash
on April 23, 2017 at 5:40 AM
Yes, you are definitely missing out. It's not what you would describe as "oscar worthy" at all. It's not one of those triumph over adversity films. It deals with the same kind of themes as Black Swan. But does them even better. It's more grounded. It was one of my fave films of 2014.
And J.K. Simmons is funny as hell. But frightening at the same time. See it for him if nothing else.