Intense study of human emotions

Rating: 9/10 (13 August 2005)

The premise behind the film is simple. An unsatisfied man is unhappy with its present life, and he must make the necessary changes to achieve satisfaction. It's simple, but the portrayal is complex, and the performances are vibrant and superb. The film moves along a bit slowly at first, but once the set ups are taken care of, its energy and possession are relentless. Howard does a sensational job with his character, and he charms you as he repels in the beginning scenes. The rest of the cast is equally good.
The idea of presenting how music originates is not original. What makes this film work is its sincerity and grittiness. It's a film to be treasured and admire, one that will have you cheering for its characters and might ask to take a look at your own life to see if anything needs to be done, now...