Beat the Drum

I just watched this incredible movie on Showtime on HD and then again on Showtime OnDemand. At the end it made me cry and feel happy at the same time. It had such an impact on me I can't believe it. I don't usually get emotionally involved with a movie but boy this one got me hooked. I won't give the plot away but it took me on a journey with this boy Musa and it never let up. It was stunning on high def, and the music was so moving. The subtitles were a little small but they only last for a few minutes at the very beginning and then it's all in English. The ensemble cast was great, the guy who played the truck drive was wonderful and the boy was fantastic. The movie made me feel sad and happy at the same time and now I want to tell other people to watch this movie. Watch this movie!! Watch this movie!!!

"Beat The Drum" can't be beat! The movie has won many top awards; the actual count, based on what I've just read, is now at 29! I've seen the movie and only wish they could bottle the effect it has on folks. Kudos to Junior Singo and Owen Sejake for such great performances!

There's nothing small about little Junior Singo, he's big in this movie! Klaus Badelt doesn't disappoint - as the music is memorable and truly compliments the movie. Congratulations are certainly in order for the two Davids ... Screenwriter & Producer David McBrayer and Director David Hickson ... who did themselves proud!

I think the movie is about making a difference, against overwhelming odds. David McBrayer's Little Musa has certainly influenced a lot of folks ... and he will you too! It's a wonderful movie with an important message, made by people with an obvious passion for doing the right things and doing them right!

We can all see it on Showtime in December, starting on the 1st at 8:00 p.m. ... I'm certainly going to watch it again ... join me, you'll be glad you did!

Powerful and touching are two descriptors that come to mind. I felt drawn in from the opening scene in a small village in KwaZulu-Natal, and the movie just kept delivering from start to end. I don't want to spoil any of it for anyone so I won't go into any plot detail. Just watch this one. I'm so glad I did. The cinematography (I love the colors of Africa), the acting, the dialogue, and the story line are all superb. The movie deals with a subject of global importance and does it with finesse - I was expecting something preachy because of the subject matter but at no time did I feel that was the case. Absolutely riveting. I'm glad I have Showtime On Demand because that's how I stumbled upon it - it's not available at Netflix or Blockbuster.

This is not just a very good movie, the story is absolutely true. I am from Europe and i'm now for 5 months in Tanzania. Tanzania is one of the worst countries when it comes to HIV. Especially near lake Victoria. I also experience a lot of the same issues and problems. I didn't know the cast before, so i didn't expect anything before, just watched it. But i didn't expected the movie would be this good. The players were excellent just as the shots. I think the message is very important and true, and should be seen by everybody, maybe also for teaching/information purposes. The HIV/AIDS problem is in real life a lot worser then you thought. In summary: The movie is never boring and also enjoyable to watch. Including it's message.

Saw the movie the other night and I rather enjoyed it. The movie told a story without getting too preachy or syrupy! The kid that plays the lead actor was rather good and the old guy that befriends him looks familiar but I could be wrong. The plot is straightforward and simple. The kid's Dad dies and he's left a drum. He needs to search for his uncle and this elderly guy befriends him and allows him to work with him. He soon realizes that this great "unspoken evil" (AIDS) is killing all these people and leaving kids like himself as orphans. He and his friend make a decision to try and inform as many people as possible about AIDS. All in all, a decent movie. Worth a look, especially since it's on Showtime now...