A grim, compelling slow-burn that rides the edge of true crime and psychological drama.
A grim, compelling slow-burn that rides the edge of true crime and psychological drama.
Chilling, disturbing, and downright frightening, the film portrays the toll of war while transcending black and white political narratives.
Director Brett Haley and his longtime co-writer Marc Basch make sweet music once again in “Hearts Beat Loud,” a beautifully low-key, heartfelt, small scale story of how music aids us in speaking our inner truth.
Director Brett Haley and his longtime co-writer Marc Basch make sweet music once again in “Hearts Beat Loud,” a beautifully low-key, heartfelt, small scale story of how music aids us in speaking our inner truth.
It’s a theme that’s been done hundreds of times before, but somehow this story manages to feel fresh.
While I didn’t love the film, it’s well crafted, well photographed, and well written in a clear, concise and straightforward way. But with such a compelling story, I just wish it had been so much more.