While it does start with music and a band and performances (live), this movie is not so much about music .. it is about one of our senses! Many of us don't even realize how precious they are (our senses), because we have them and see them as a given. It is therefor quite incredible what the movie achieves by taking us on a journey.
Riz Ahmed is an incredible actor and it is amazing every time he can and is allowed to show his range. Actors are being cast by their looks and it is obvious what roles Riz gets offered most of the time. In this case it is different and the character is relatable to say the least. And that is something that the movie and its director achieve also. The way this is shot and the sound design ... I mean I can't stress out how important that is. If you like human drama you cannot go wrong with this one. It is thoughtful and then some ... not easy to digest, but so important in many respects.
Riz Ahmed is an incredible actor and it is amazing every time he can and is allowed to show his range. Actors are being cast by their looks and it is obvious what roles Riz gets offered most of the time. In this case it is different and the character is relatable to say the least. And that is something that the movie and its director achieve also. The way this is shot and the sound design ... I mean I can't stress out how important that is. If you like human drama you cannot go wrong with this one. It is thoughtful and then some ... not easy to digest, but so important in many respects.