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.

I heard the Director Jye Currie speak after another screening just recently in Bathurst. His passion for filmmaking is contagious. He shared his journey of becoming a director and spoke about his first film (which I believe this is it) so I made a point to watch it.

Very impressed with the craftsmanship, the picture is phenomenal. It really feels like a big budget film. What shocked me the most was the performances. I wasn't expecting so many deep emotions, I'm impressed.

I think the best part for me is knowing the root of the story and how it came about. Very motivating. Beat is a fun movie that all Australian should watch.

This movie shows us what can be born when someone takes a risk, when someone creates a story they believe should be told, when someone expresses to the world a part of themselves. I applaud the director for creating an original story, one of depth and clarity. At times I did feel the independent story but for a debut it's a very solid piece. The acting is world class and the cinematography complements the performance in a way that is grounding.

The music is the heart of this film. Ellie (the lead actress) expresses her inner struggles, challenges and emotions to the audience through her musical performances. We know exactly what she is feeling and where she is emotionally from this and I think it's very clever.

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.

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!