The History of Sound
One night in 1917, two music students meet in Boston, fall in love almost instantly, and eventually set off on a journey through rural America. Their mission is to collect and record folk songs directly from local people, believing these songs are an essential part of an oral tradition that deserves to be preserved.
Is it worth watching? Yes, if you're into slow-burning, character-driven dramas.
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- Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor deliver outstanding performances in the leading roles.
- They have fantastic on-screen chemistry.
- I really enjoyed the film's minimalist approach and understated cinematography.
- The silent moments and lingering glances speak volumes.
- Hadley Robinson is excellent as the wife.
- Beautiful direction by Oliver Hermanus.
- Gorgeous cinematography.
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- It has moments where it drags.
- It definitely won't be for everyone.
- The pacing is slow (which personally didn't bother me).
- I felt like it still had more to say, leaving me with a sense of incompleteness.
- It has strong Brokeback Mountain vibes.
- There's very little dramatic tension, which may not appeal to everyone.
- The ending leans heavily into melodrama.
In Your Dreams
Stevie and Elliot, two siblings longing for a closer family, suddenly find themselves in the world of dreams, a place filled with vibrant colors, strange creatures, and unexpected adventures. There they meet Morpheus, the ruler of dreams, and ask him for one simple wish: to give them the perfect family.
Is it worth watching? Definitely yes.
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- Visually stunning with imaginative world-building.
- Delivers heartfelt messages about family, unity, and acceptance.
- Balances humor with emotional moments.
- The creatures and characters add a charming dose of fantasy.
- The pacing is consistently engaging.
- Younger audiences will undoubtedly be captivated.
- Features a very likable cast of characters.
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- Some themes may go over younger children's heads, as they're clearly aimed at adults... but who cares? 馃槄
- It doesn't reinvent the genre, but that's not really a problem.
- Stevie's character development feels a bit rushed at times.
- You can definitely see the Pixar influences. 馃槄
You can stream it on Netflix.
