Beat

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.

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.

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.

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.

A very solid independent film. Wouldn't give it a 9/10 but deserves a 7.

The look and feel of this movie feels like a big budget film and NOT Australian which is a good thing. Great picture and epic music, the composer is a wizard.

The main characters done incredible but some of the random supports just didn't hit the mark but that's expected on these type of films.

I thought tthe twist at the end was smart (gave me flight club vibes) and yes very unique story I haven't seen anything like this before. A good blend of music scenes and drama, could almost call it a suspenseful musical haha.

Fun watch!