453rd Review: The soundtrack shines....and the memories linger on.....
This is a good film about neuroscience and music, father and son relationships, and commitment, based on Oliver Sachs' book.The plot is based on the true story of Gabriel Sawyer, who has a tumor that destroys his hippocampus meaning that new memories are impossible. However, when music plays he remembers his life 20 years before.
This is evocative, nostalgic, and has a warmth and charm to it that you would be hard-pressed not to like. It is a simple, small, film that carries its message well - and for those who love 60s music you do get a chance to sing along to some great song, even Desolation Row...
The relationships are at the core of this and JK Simmonds is great as the father who is struggling to understand, and Lou Taylor Pucci seems to enjoy the challenge and conviction his part demands.
All in all, this is an interesting film, and the soundtrack is awesome....
score 7/10
intelearts 12 September 2011
Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw2487469/35960
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