Beats

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7.1/10

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Cristian Ortega and Lorn Macdonald in Beats (2019)

Best mates Johnno and Spanner share a deep bond. Now on the cusp of adulthood, life is destined to take them in different directions -- Johnno's family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape the boys head out on one last night together to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.

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Two teenage boys in Scotland in 1994, best friends with no control over their lives, risk everything to attend an illegal rave, hoping for the best night of their boring lives.Two teenage boys in Scotland in 1994, best friends with no control over their lives, risk everything to attend an illegal rave, hoping for the best night of their boring lives.Two teenage boys in Scotland in 1994, best friends with no control over their lives, risk everything to attend an illegal rave, hoping for the best night of their boring lives.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

4.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 5 wins & 11 nominations total

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Trivia
The Hula girl ornament in D-Man's car was actually in the car from another film, Anna et l'Apocalypse (2017), where the same car was used.

Goofs
In the "motorway" scene, immediately after D-Man is put in the boot of the Volvo, a Mk7 Ford Transit minibus drives past - a vehicle which didn't exist until 2006.

Quotes
Spanner: That was pure magic back there, Johnno.

Crazy credits
The film has a 'text ending', which reveals the eventual fates of its principle characters.

Connections
Featured in Projector: Beats (2019, Scottish) (2019)

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Featured review

7/10

Big fish little fish, cardboard box! 👍

Well, if you missed out on a rave in the 90's with MDMA (E) then this is a good attempt at the experience. A story of brotherhood and the rave culture. Some trippy effects and a really good depiction of a rave when out of it!

I enjoyed the strong cast. A few laughs, some heart swell. A sprinkle of political commentary. It is a film of its time.

I enjoyed it and can see why it has won a few awards. It had atmosphere and felt like an experience in places. One I was glad throw some mental shapes to! 👍