grimmer

The History of Sound

I enjoyed this but it seems many others didn’t. Sure, it can be slow at times and feels like it goes nowhere, which in trust it doesn’t really go anywhere, but I’m surprised to see so many slating the acting. I didn’t think anyone gave a bad performance, sure, Paul Mescal gives the same performance he’s given in every film he’s ever been in, but it’s not bad just starting to get repetitive I guess. The story is… okay. It almost feels like a film which didn’t really need to be made but was anyway, there are moments to enjoy and I didn’t leave the screening thinking it was bad by any means, but it definitely isn’t great. The prologue is also far too long, feels like it drags on for about an hour when it definitely isn’t that long. Still, I’d say it’s worth a watch.

vinguson

The History of Sound

Ouch it hurt my heart, but my boredom is more a lot than my hurt feelings about this movie, it's literally snoozefest and flat, like there's no build up or heavy conflict, no climax, i had to play it fast cuz it's just singing, but that singing will bring back memories later, love the ending. I'll blame the war for whatever happen in this movie, stop the war.

Licenciado Mxje

The History of Sound

Cineclub in the Boxxd #57.

Jordyn

The History of Sound

I went into this film with relatively low expectations, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it at the beginning. Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s characters have a natural, tangible chemistry that made watching the genesis of their relationship entertaining to watch. But it doesn’t take long for this film to devolve into the same tragic queer love story we’ve gotten so used to. It’s unfortunate because after it’s become apparent that this is the case, the movie begins to feel overly long and overwrought. I enjoyed the performances (especially Josh O’Connor) and the songs, but this won’t be a film that sticks with me.