Billy Crudup plays a broken man who rediscovers his love for playing music after tragically losing his musician son. The movie starts off really strong but loses it's way a bit in it's formulaic third act. Fortunately the acting, music and heart are all strong enough to not let it lose it's steam. Macy seems to enjoy using a lot trick cuts and bizarre panning which are a bit distracting at times but they always seem to help tell the story so I suppose they can be excused. With a few minor quips I couldn't help but be completely enamoured by the film and thoroughly enjoyed it's warmth, sadness and humor right up to the very end.
4 open mic nights out of 5
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