Wow and then some more...!

Rating: 9/10 (12 February 2015)

To be honest, at first I was a bit disappointed by the end, as I do not appreciate abrupt endings without some explanation or closure if you will. Then, returning home, I just sat on the couch smoking for nearly an hour, motionless, contemplating about the movie. The next morning, the same thing happened and since then, from times to times I go back and think of it again and again. This is how I know that this movie is at least a "9/10" for me. It's not that often that movies have a tremendous impact on me like this one.
The movie itself was as fast-paced as a jazz masterpiece, mixing up emotions, changing pace and then leaving you with a feeling of awe. Simmons was AMAZING! Words cannot describe his acting in this one. Especially in the scene where he threatens to "demolish" the guy entering his stage before a concert, was hilarious and intense at the same time! He managed to convey a character that really exists out there, pouring poison into the love of many many young artists for their art.
All the cast gave their best effort, painting a canvas of intense emotions for the viewer. I easily put the movie up there with all the great "music-themed" movies like the Pianist, the Red Violin, the Solist, the Legend of 1900, etc. I am not a jazz player or an instrument player whatsoever, so having a movie "get to me" so much proves that this is a must see for everyone!