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The Music Never Stopped (2011)

March. 18,2011
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7.5
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PG
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Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.

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Smartorhypo
2011/03/18

Highly Overrated But Still Good

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Pluskylang
2011/03/19

Great Film overall

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Beanbioca
2011/03/20

As Good As It Gets

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Kien Navarro
2011/03/21

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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Kay Vanderploeg
2011/03/22

This movie is a little nugget hidden among big flashy pictures. One misunderstood teen son of the '60's has had enough at home and goes his own way. Sadly, he returns home home years later with a brain tumor that blocks his short term memory. His parents get him a music therapist since he had been a musician.The acting is solid, with familiar faces that don't disappoint and there are moments of humor. The young man makes some improvements through the therapy. His sense of time is gone, he is stuck in the '60's and through talks with his father his dad begins to see things as his teen son had seen them. I have to quit here. My dad was like this guy's dad, most were. We were so stifled that music was everything to us. I don't think most viewers realize how real this movie is, particularly the part about the friend lost in Viet Nam. I rate it a 9, but I can't watch it again.

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KineticSeoul
2011/03/23

In a way our memories and our experiences play a part in who we are. Thus people, objects or even music can bring back those memories that gave us those times that we can sometimes reminisce about. This is one of those very subtle and mellow movie that progresses very slowly. But if your one of those audiences that has the patience to hold on. There is a chance you might enjoy and take away something from this film. I have to admit some parts seemed a bit tedious and slow for me. And maybe even kind of boring. But after sitting through this heartfelt story, I didn't regret the experience. It's one of the good low budget indie films out there. Anyone who has a bit of patience and had a bond between parents or a loved one can probably relate with some areas of this film. It's about connection and past events through music and how it can play a factor in putting together a broken bond. I probably won't be seeing this one again. But for a first time through, it's a film that will probably stick with some audiences for quite a while. J.K. Simmons was good and believable playing the uptight father of the family that builds a bigger perspective as the story progresses.7.7/10

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Musicman Surana
2011/03/24

Having music as a theme to the movie and having a look at the average user ratings I was very excited to watch this movie. When I started watching this film I got a feeling that its one of those slow emotional films where one guy is a victim to some illness & the whole story is about his family whining for his troubles.But, this feeling was very short. As the movie progressed, I could link the father-son character with my life. Even my dad & I face the similar kind of differences in opinion and taste as it has been portrayed in the movie.The setting is beautiful & has been magnificently portrayed J.K.Simmons & Lou Taylor Pucci..Very rarely do I rate a movie 10/10. I was thinking of giving it a nine by the time the movie was going to end as irrespective of the ending it was a very beautiful movie.The extra one point is courtesy the ending. Tears never stopped while I watched the ending. This movie has taught me to respect the differences that my father & have & perhaps much more than that can be explained in words...The Music Never Stopped!!!

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intelearts
2011/03/25

This is a good film about neuroscience and music, father and son relationships, and commitment, based on Oliver Sachs' book.The plot is based on the true story of Gabriel Sawyer, who has a tumor that destroys his hippocampus meaning that new memories are impossible. However, when music plays he remembers his life 20 years before.This is evocative, nostalgic, and has a warmth and charm to it that you would be hard-pressed not to like. It is a simple, small, film that carries its message well - and for those who love 60s music you do get a chance to sing along to some great song, even Desolation Row...The relationships are at the core of this and JK Simmonds is great as the father who is struggling to understand, and Lou Taylor Pucci seems to enjoy the challenge and conviction his part demands.All in all, this is an interesting film, and the soundtrack is awesome....

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