Beat

Love myself a good indie film and really enjoyed this one. The highlight for me besides the acting (which was exceptional), for me was the picture! It had a sort of Hollywood indie feel to it which helped me stay engaged. I always appreciate when filmmaker take the time perfect a shot or create an authentic look.

At times the story might have felt a little slow, I think this is due to script development but every time I felt this another performance or plot grabbed me right back in.

All of the cast played their roles really well, I felt all of their struggles and really understood Ellie's wants and needs.

Really fun film, great picture and phenomenal acting.

I gave Beat a go and I'm glad I did. The acting is amazing. Every main character felt real and believable and I was drawn in straight away. Definitely a 10 out of 10 on that front.

The music is what really stood out.. Its actually part of the story. Some of the piano scenes gave me goosebumps. You can tell a lot of thought went into it and it adds so much feeling.

The story though didn't quite hit the same level. It's not bad but it felt like it needed a bit more. Some parts didn't go deep enough. I get that it was trying to be led by the music and emotion but I just wanted a little more from the plot to really connect with it.

That said it's a great film with some beautiful moments. It's not perfect but it leaves an impression. Worth watching for the performances and the music alone.

I watched this one because it rated an 8.7. I suspect friends and family of people who were involved in the making of this film voted multiple times. I'm not saying it was bad, but it wasn't that great. It seemed like a two-hour soap opera. The acting was okey. But the writing was just so so. It was rather predictable and it went on far too long. It could have easily been done in a little over an hour. And when I read headlines for reviews that say "Amazing Movie with surprises along the way..." I should be a little suspicious. So if you're looking for a film that's been done before and you have some time to kill, check it out. I just with I had that two hours back.

Beat is about a homeless man and an aspiring musician brought together by fate, with a surprising ending.

I love the idea of the story, it's a new idea to me and has the potential to be inspiring and uplifting.

However, throughout the film there is some very odd dialogue which stood out enough to spoil the flow of the movie. There are also some scenes which go on too long, and as they are at that point unexplained, they just serve to make me impatient and bored.

There is some great acting throughout by Jensen but apart from her the roles are mediocre all the way down to Dr Mordon, who's acting and dialogue are both abysmal.

If you go into this film expecting a decent B movie you won't be disappointed.

I really enjoyed this movie and how creative it was. They way classical music was blended with the drama felt original. This is what movies should be, an expressions a risk and a story. The acting in this was really good. I felt really connected to the lead, she carried the film, and is an asset for this production.