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Its a intresting concept of travling through time due to certain music but this film does not deliver if you like the concept please watch press play 2022 this has tried coping the same storyline near enough with a few differances.

And as always the only 10/10 is a new account probably family members again even the 9/10 seems a bit suspect been a member 6 years and only ever reviewed this film.

Worth a watch if bored

Young Harriet discovers that art imitates life when she discovers that certain songs can literally transport her back in time. But as she relives the past through the romantic memories of her old boyfriend, her time travel collides with a new romantic adventure in her present. And so, on her journey through the hypnotic connection between music and memory, Harriet wonders if, even if she could change the past, she should.

Greetings again from the darkness. If you are one for whom hearing a particular song, no matter how many times over however many years, brings back vivid memories of a person close to you or a memorable event, then you will likely relate to Harriet, the lead character in this film from writer-director Ned Benson (THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY, 2014). Additionally, if you have tragically lost someone special to you and find yourself cloaked in unshakeable grief, then you will also likely find common ground with Harriet.

Harriet (Lucy Boynton, so good in SING STREET, 2016) wears noise-cancelling headphones whenever she is in public. She is so concerned with controlling the songs she hears, that she now works in a library for the serenity that silence brings. These steps are for a good reason ... they protect her from instantaneously being transported back in time to a specific moment with her beloved boyfriend Max (David Corenswet, "Hollywood" mini-series, and he's the new Superman). For Harriet, these aren't merely flashbacks or memories - she is physically transported back in time when she hears a song. Rather than HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, she's living "Hi-Fidelity Time Machine". Her trip only lasts as long as the song is playing, yet she has no control. Once back in real time, she is viewed as having had a seizure. It's frightening stuff for her. However, instead of being concerned about her health, she is intent on finding the song that takes her back to the moment she can change the past and prevent the accident that cost Max his life.

Harriet's BFF Morris (Austin Crute, BOOKSMART, 2019), a local DJ, has been very supportive of her grief, but it's been two years since Max died, and Morris wants his friend to move on with life. Hope springs when Harriet meets David (a terrific Justin Min, "Beef") at a grief counseling group event. The two are understandable tentative around each other, yet it's obvious David is a good dude with the necessary patience to allow her to work through her grief. Harriet's case of déjà vu with David comes full circle, and adds a nice touch to the delicate situation they find themselves locked in.

Wanting to change the past is something we have all thought of at one time or another, yet the physical transformations that Harriet experiences feel like something beyond science fiction, and bordering on psychological torture. Filmmaker Benson has delivered a film that is simultaneously relatable, while also landing pretty far outside the box. There is a throwback feeling here, despite the characters feeling very much of this day. As you might expect, the soundtrack is quite varied with some deep cuts ... with Roxy Music being a key. Although there may not be any big surprises in how the story unfolds, the characters are so relatable, and it's so well acted, that we find ourselves pulling for each of them to have a happy ending.

Opens in theaters beginning April 5, 2024.

Everybody has songs which bring them back to specific times in their lives. For Harriet Gibbons (Lucy Boynton), it happens literally as she travels back in time. She is trying to save her boyfriend Max Enders (David Corenswet) from a deadly crash. She meets David Park (Justin H. Min) at her self-help group.

This has an intriguing elevator pitch from filmmaker Ned Benson. He has a few good ideas in this movie, but the premise needs more work. There are basic problems stemming from the concept. First, she needs to keep going back to the death moment. It only makes sense. It also doesn't help that Max is forced by the story to dismiss her at every turn. It makes him look bad as a boyfriend. The whole movie gets dragged down by many minor issues.

And, to overuse a delicious quote from SEINFELD, not that there is anything wrong with that. The most interesting thing about this quite adequate film is the odd way reviewers approach it. It is as if no two pundits can agree on what they just saw? Some see a time travel film along the lines of THE TIME TRAVELOR's WIFE. Some see a deconstruction of the role of music in modern society. Some simply see a useful vehicle to move along the career of the always photogenic Boynton (who, for example, is all most of us can recall from the otherwise tedious IPCRESS FILE). Some even suggest that the film's auteur created this ambiguity deliberately to hold the attention. Which is, after all, the primary purpose of any film. Entertainment. Holding one's gaze. This reviewer, like Boynton's own character, sees all the possibilities at once, and each has merit.. But, unlike that character, will not attempt to change or alter any of them. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

The other night my wife and I watched The Greatest Hits now streaming on Hulu. The movie stars Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min and is written and directed by Ned Benson. The Greatest Hits follows Harriet (Boynton) as she tries to lead a normal life after the tragic death of her boyfriend. Getting over him proves to be more difficult than normal because every time Harriet hears a song that reminds her of him, she is sucked back in time until the song ends. As you can imagine, this affliction not only makes it difficult for her to get over him, but it also complicates her everyday life, including dating her new love interest David (Min).

This movie had all the makings of a cute rom com that really hits you in the feels. Unfortunately, it fell short of this goal. My overall rating for this movie is a 6.5/10 meaning that, although I did not think that this was a particularly bad movie, I also won't go as far as saying that it was good. This was a perfectly ok and forgettable movie that I will most likely never think about again after I finish writing this blog. To me, the movie did not do as good of a job of relaying the message that it wanted to convey. It seemed that it was showing us the pain of moving on and how hard it is to do that, but the execution was just lacking. The acting felt hallow and I found myself not being able to get immersed into the story. All in all, if you have something better to watch on your movie night, maybe skip The Greatest Hits.

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The Greatest Hits is an emotional comedy, drama, and fantasy film that highlights the impact of music. The cute yet sentimental storyline is unique, and I especially love how this film uses music as a metaphor to depict grief, and the stages people go through processing it.

The film introduces Harriet (Lucy Boynton) who loses her boyfriend in a car accident. The tragedy leaves Harriet with trauma and also the ability to go back in time. When she hears a song that's connected with a memory, the ability to time travel is triggered, and Harriet goes back to that time. Harriet tries to bring Max back, and faces many life-challenge obstacles that don't allow her to recover from his death. Two years later, Harriet remembers the accident like it happened yesterday-she visits a support group where she meets David (Justin H. Min). And so Harriet must "face the music" and make some very tough decisions.

This film is authentic, heartbreaking, and very relatable. I love the soundtrack and connected with it so much as I constantly listen to music, and I love how music symbolizes different stages of life. Throughout the film, Harriet is desperately looking for ways to bring Max back. While this makes Harriet relatable, I also found this to be the film's biggest flaw. That being said I did find the plot to be very cute and romantic. The story is about overcoming grief, and I like how the film represents what that means to Harriet. However, the acting and script aren't as strong as I wished. Lucy Boynton does deliver a very good performance as she shows how grief can harshly impact one's life. And I liked Austin Crute's performance as Harriet's best friend-their chemistry is refreshing as he supports Harriet through her grieving process. Finally, I enjoy the aesthetic of this film-the warm cinematography is pleasing to the eye.

The message of this film is that sometimes we need to let go of the past to move forward with the present.

I give The Greatest Hits 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST!

This film has taken a good idea already used in Press Play and made an awful film. I watched them promote this on The One Show who clearly didn't do any research as they said what a great unique idea! The music used which is supposed to be the greatest hits are bad in my opinion. It feels like you never care about the main female character as it always feels like the film starts half way through which means you never care about any of the characters or the relationship with the dead boyfriend which you know nothing about. Watch Press Play it's loads better I actually read a review that said the opposite which I clearly don't agree with.

Lucy Boynton plays a VERY charming girl with a tragic past. One she can access with the help of a magical-and-music-driven form of time travel, where every song becomes a potential key to undoing her tragedy. A film about grief and permanent loss.

It's good, but not great.

The time-travel system is surprisingly well-defined and consistent, and it works because it is very simple. The posed question has weight, and becomes quite defining.

So what's wrong about it?

Well, the script shows its hand early, removing intrigue from the table, and becomes a question of "choice".

Then, and sadly for me, the core relationship doesn't work.. as I didn't get to like him at all, which makes it very difficult to understand why she would. The setup feels rushed, and every development feels forcefully special. It left me wanting more authenticity and less insistence.

Ultimately, the film is quite nice, in sentiment, creativity and execution. Everything works.. except for him. And it is a REAL shame, as I really wanted to like it!

As the movie states, "the most terrifying and amazing part of being a human being.. our capacity to move on". So, here I am, moving on.. But she is wonderful! Reason enough to watch. While tragic, she is ready for betterness and open minded. An excellent main character. Oh, and the music is also great! But a lack of a good core, and an ending I found particularly unsatisfying, keeps it from me loving it. Still, I enjoyed its potential and the great execution.

I thought the movie would have had a bit more adventure, as time travel was the main plot device. Over time the script became dull and a lot of the music was a distractor as opposed to tying in with the story. The writers needed to smooth out the rough edges on the script and simplify the story a bit. For example, the therapist, Harriet's best friend, and David's sister were useless characters who had nothing to contribute. I did appreciate the chemistry between David and Harriet, and that both characters suffered an immeasurable amount of grief.

If you're a record collector or someone who is a sucker for romantic movies that tug at your heart strings, you might like this. From my perspective, the fun moments were infrequent and forced. Think of the movie as a Powerpoint presentation that moves so quickly, that you don't have time to take in the details.

This film took a sci fi story and made it something we can relate to on grief, heartbreak, or simply getting trouble letting the past go. You can feel the character really struggling. Everybody has felt that in some level, with a friend, family or lover. The film takes it to a surreal level, but we all do that. Romanticizing on past experiences, remembering dates, smells, tastes...moments. Some people let those things go easily... some others cant, simply cant. I am one of those and this movie caught me of guard in that sense. It helped me get some perspective on things.i really enjoyed this simple but intense story.

We all can agree that music has the power to bring us back to certain moments. Its attached to specific memories. So this story had potential that wasn't used at all. I can't speak for the full movie cause i stopped watching after an hour of boredom. In that hour i hardly got to know anything about this girl besides her BF died and she revisits some moments with the help of songs. But neither the soundtrack is strong in this movie (its called the greatest hits), but i miss good music here. Also the moments she revisits are dull and boring. Guess she had a very boring relationship with a guy which also stays very one dimensional during the movie and serves almost no purpose. I did not connect with those characters, nor the story, nor the vibe, nor anything. Its a complete missfire from someone who doesn't know how to make a decent movie.

This film was so well pieced together from start to finish. From the tiny details like the timeless timepiece on her wrist to the editing with the memory flashes. The acting was so much more realistic than typical movies these days. The dialogue felt natural and not forced or scripted. And the storytelling itself was just excellent! I was so impressed with this film. I was in a similar scenario as her and I have certainly been transported by music when it comes to certain songs tied to certain memories. For me, this film was like a daydream fantasy of mine that I'd give anything to be able to experience in real life. Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. 10/10.

Although this film does borrow from better films that came before, it does so with enough style and personality of its own to get away with it. The Greatest Hits feels like a hypnotic take on the time travel romcom with a dash of High Fidelity and a dose of About Time. If you liked those films and aren't too picky about movies that play for sentimentality, you'll probably enjoy this one too.

Perhaps this film's greatest difference from other bigger budget romcoms is the lack of heavy-hitting star power. Most of the cast are relative newcomers and the performances are fine yet forgettable with the exception of Lucy Boynton in the leading role. She brings an almost-perfect portrayal of an emotionally fractured young person feeling lost and looking for healing. Many viewers will have an easy time connecting with her, even though the performance is a just bit heavy-handed at times. The story here does feel fresh, even though the road itself, the pit stops along the way, and the end destination may all feel fairly similar. It's the transitions that make this movie unique, and that's ultimately what the story is all about: how music can tie us to certain times in life and can help us to remember them or help us to move on.

Speaking of the soundtrack, that's where The Greatest Hits truly shines. Every song that pulls Harriet back to through time and carries the audience through her story feels as if it was picked with love and care. The musical highlights for me were the tracks from Son Lux, Beach House, Lana Del Rey, Jamie XX, and Phoebe Bridgers, but the soundtrack quite literally doesn't miss a beat.

Music does transport you to a different time, even if not literally. Perhaps not as powerfully as a smell can, but specific smells aren't as easy to come by!

On the surface this is a bit of romantic fluff, but deeper it's about the all consuming pain and struggle of grief.

And it asks the ultimate question that everyone who is grieving thinks about constantly, if you could go back and change it all would you?

This is a decent time travel/romance/processing grief film. Is it revolutionary? No, but what films truly are?

And for a film based around music, the soundtrack is decent enough without being overtly offensive to anyone.

This is an enjoyable film if you don't like to nit pick. Enjoy it!

The movie attempts to tackle a romance with a fantastical twist, following Harriet, who, after tragically losing her boyfriend, discovers that certain songs can literally transport her back in time, allowing her to relive romantic moments with her late love. This premise promises a touching exploration of love, loss, and the temptation to change the past, but unfortunately, the execution leaves much to be desired.

The central narrative of the film is intriguing: time travel triggered by music creates an interesting conflict when Harriet starts to forge a new relationship in the present, posing moral dilemmas about whether or not she should alter the past. However, the lack of depth in the characters is a significant barrier to the emotional impact the film aims to generate. This void in character development prevents the audience from emotionally connecting with their struggles and decisions.

Moreover, it falls short in its attempt to offer a convincing love story. It seems incapable of finding the right melody to build solid relationships.

The execution is marred by characters lacking depth and a love story that fails to capture the hearts of the viewers.

Ain't it funny how a melody can bring back a memory. That is a line from a song, one of my favorite songs because it's true. We all have those songs. This movie takes it one step further. I don't usually go for time travel movies but i loved this one. It's a very original take on the theme plus I liked the romanticism and I'm a music maven so maybe that's why. The two leads have great chemistry and are very believable. The story is well written and is not too schmaltzy. It never gets too far fetched and never is ridiculous like most time travel movies. I was attracted to it because of the music connection but I really enjoyed the romance.

This film lands squarely in the realm of "perfectly adequate." While it won't set the cinematic world on fire, it offers a generally pleasant viewing experience. The narrative, unfortunately, lacks significant depth, and by the time the credits roll, the ending feels rather ambiguous and leaves you wanting more clarity.

However, the film manages to be quite likable. There's a certain charm to the characters or perhaps the overall tone that makes it easy to watch. It's the kind of movie that's fine for a casual evening when you're not looking for anything too challenging or thought-provoking.

In conclusion, if you're seeking a light and undemanding film, this one fits the bill. Just don't expect a deeply layered story or a definitive resolution. It's a nice, albeit somewhat shallow, way to spend a couple of hours.

Two stars might seem generous after sitting through "The Greatest Hits," a film that attempts to blend the sweet nostalgia of classic tunes with the sci-fi twist of time travel, only to miss the mark on both counts. Harriet, our protagonist, finds that certain songs can zap her back to bygone moments with an old flame, a concept that initially sounds as charming as a mixtape from a high school sweetheart. However, this cinematic journey quickly devolves into a clunky mashup of "Back to the Future" and a broken jukebox that skips the best tracks. The movie tries to tug at the heartstrings with its sentimental trips to the past, but the nostalgia is as authentic as an '80s tribute band playing from a crumpled setlist.

The real discord begins with the lack of chemistry among the cast. Harriet's adventures in time should add layers to her character, yet they flatten her into a two-dimensional figure less lively than a vinyl record's B-side. Her emotional tug-of-war between the past boyfriend and the new guy is as compelling as choosing between stale bread and slightly staler bread. The plot hopes to weave these relationships into a tapestry of learning and growth, but instead, it unravels faster than cheap headphones. Each flashback, meant to be a poignant peek into what once was, feels more like stumbling upon an awkward old Facebook photo that everyone forgot to untag.

Moreover, the film's attempt to imbue depth through music-driven time travel ends up feeling like a gimmicky afterthought. Each musical cue that sends Harriet hurtling through time is predictably on-the-nose, with song choices so literal that they'd make even a karaoke DJ cringe. By the final act, one can't help but feel that the only thing this movie transports us back to is a time when we hadn't yet watched it. "The Greatest Hits" tries to hit high notes with its innovative premise but ends up stuck in a loop of missed opportunities and flat performances. In the end, the only thing I wanted to rewind was my decision to watch it.

The Greatest Hits.

A love story centering on the connection between music and memory and how they transport us, sometimes literally.

I wanted to watch something light that doesn't necessarily has a depth, something just to play it on the screen until I sleep, it was definitely the right movie to pick.

This absolutely beautiful and cute, the plot is interesting and the concept was very promising, going back in time to a memory when the music you're listening was played then, isn't interesting!

Well, yeah very actually.

However, I think it felt repetitive, very repetitive actually which is the thing that didn't make me rate this movie higher.

Finally, Lucy Boynton is a cute lady, I'd be watching more of her work in the future.

The question is if tha was a thing, going bak in time to a memory, which one would you change.