Movie #3640 "The History of Sound" (on a plane ) Why did I watch this? Well, I was on a plane for many hours and didn't feel like reading and there wasn't much to pick from. And the second reason is the cast: it had Josh O'Conor and Paul Mescal, two of my favorites so I chose it. I have to say it is not a film for everyone --- it is sooooooo slow paced that many viewers might say: "Nothing much happens here." And it is about a very particular subject that not a lot of people will probably be interested --- the making of sound canisters of folk songs , but what made the story a tad more significant or universal is the relationship between the mentor and his assistant --- it struck me as a "Brokeback Mountain" kind of love, ie., what was considered "forbidden love" at this time in history they are recording the songs. The two guys are outstanding so if nothing else, the film not only gives you the flavor of the music at the time, but a tremendous exercise in acting. I'd give it a 3.5 but not recommend it to everyone. (beautiful cinematography, forgot to add)
"THE HISTORY OF SOUND" 2025 R 2 hours and 8 mins
Two young men during WWI set out to record the lives, voices nd music of their American countrymen.
Director: Oliver Hermanus
Writer: Ben Shattuck
Actors: Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Chris Cooper
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