POSITIVES…
20 minutes in, and the story is just heartbreaking, fascinating, and emotional.
The sound design is amazing, and the moments it simulates what it sounds like to lose your hearing is an effective experience.
There are a handful of scenes where it shows people having conversations in sign language, and it isn't closed captioned. Really conveyed what it's like to not be able to understand what people are saying right in front of you.
Riz Ahmed. Intense acting. Successfully conveyed the frustration and anger of Ruben's situation, plus his struggle to live with it.
Great supporting cast, that includes Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Mathieu Amalric, and Lauren Ridloff.
Good plot progression. I was invested as to where the story was going.
I appreciated how this movie only helps teach empathy with those with hearing loss.
NEGATIVES…
Pacing of the movie can be a little slow at times, which might make some people impatient.
Some questionable plot details.
The music the band plays isn't exactly for everybody.
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