Music Within (2007)
8/10
The definition of a hidden gem
24 January 2022
It's worth the watch for the incredible soundtrack alone, but it helps that it features great performances depicting an important true story too.

Michael Sheen often steals the show with his performance of Art Honeyman, a foul-mouthed genius with cerebral palsy. He managed to blend humour, with touching moments, while never descending into becoming a caricature. Without doubt the best performance of his I have seen.

Ron Livingston showed he can successfully carry a dramatic film as the lead. He was perfectly cast, and kept me engaged the whole time. The story of Richard Pimentel is an important and inspiring one to tell. He did it justice.

Music Within is the type of film to get you researching more about the various people and topics. It's a simple film, with an excellent blend of drama, humour and education. It taught me a lot, while putting a smile on my face at the same time.
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