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I went in to this expecting to see Ruben’s arduous climb back toward a life performing music on the road, but much like the character, had to slowly accept that he’d never really get back to “normal” after suffering sudden hearing loss. Riz Ahmed gives a stunning performance that made me feel Ruben’s inner turmoil and, eventually, wonder and hope as he is welcomed into a deaf community. — Hannah
I went in to this expecting to see Ruben’s arduous climb back toward a life performing music on the road, but much like the character, had to slowly accept that he’d never really get back to “normal” after suffering sudden hearing loss. Riz Ahmed gives a stunning performance that made me feel Ruben’s inner turmoil and, eventually, wonder and hope as he is welcomed into a deaf community. — Hannah
PeopleRiz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke
TitlesSound of Metal