Beat

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.

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.

Absolutely loved this movie.

The music that drives the story is spectacular, I found the way I connected to Ellie was very unique and not like other films, she didn't have a moment that made me fall in love with her yet I feel so connected with her (perhaps through her imperfections) I can somehow see myself in her.

I didn't quite like how the world treated the homeless man, I'm not sure how accurate that is in real life but it's a fiction and a story and for an independent film, it's spectacular.

So glad I watched this movie, a little hidden gem that should have a lot more attention!

Watch it!

A big fan of Alexandra Jensen. First stumbled across her as an actress in the Australian hit talk to me.

Now watching all her movies. I really loved her performance in Beat, very captivating. She grounded the story and made the film her own.

This story is very unique and original. I can't say there would be many films out there that have themes of homelessness, heart transplants and classical music all in the one story. It was bold and worth it.

At times I had to look past some of the actors with smaller roles but keeping that this is an indie film in the back of my mind I am quite impressed.

As a lecturer who teaches media and social issues, I'm constantly searching for works that not only inform but inspire and Beat by Jye Currie has left me deeply impressed.

Jye demonstrates a remarkable ability to tackle complex, often uncomfortable social topics with nuance and care. What struck me most is how he manages to hold the audience's attention throughout, blending creative storytelling with authenticity, without ever resorting to sensationalism.

Having recently watched The Promise, his powerful documentary on suicide prevention, I was curious to see how Beat would compare and it exceeded my expectations. Jye isn't afraid to take on big themes, and his unique approach challenges viewers to engage thoughtfully with issues that matter.

I walked away from Beat feeling both moved and inspired, reminded of why we, as educators and citizens, need to keep amplifying voices like Jye's. This is bold, important filmmaking, and I look forward to seeing what he creates next.