Thrilling, emotional, and REAL

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2015)

I was recommended the film by a close friend who is a professional Blues player...I rolled my eyes as he talked about it, I thought it would just be a promo for his lifestyle.
I've never been more wrong.
The movie is full of real world worries and troubles, especially in the cases where one pursues passion rather than the dollar.
The movie give you a whole new appreciation for Jazz and the (not so) dying art of live band.
The characters are fantastic. But what really sets this movie apart from the others, is that it dosen't care about the 'everything turning out just right' that other movies constantly barrage us with. But that dosen't mean it ends badly. There are little tones and scenes that anyone who has ever thought about giving it all up can relate to. Whether it be work or passion, you can feel it.
Give it a go, I'm glad I did.
* if you're still not sure, look up the trailer, there's a scene between Fletcher (the teacher/conductor) and the drummer (protagonist). It sums up the feeling of the film.