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Great World of Sound (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 14

Fresh: 14

Rotten:0

Average Rating: 8.2/10

Consensus: The Great World Of Sound is a charming and unassuming film, thanks to breakthrough performances from Pat Healy and Kene Holiday.

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: In today's American Idol culture, the road to success and fame is paved with deceit and manufactured talent. The Great World of Sound astutely addresses the growing trend of people looking for a shortcut to fame, as well as examines the... In today's American Idol culture, the road to success and fame is paved with deceit and manufactured talent. The Great World of Sound astutely addresses the growing trend of people looking for a shortcut to fame, as well as examines the people who promise such an easy path.

The story follows Martin, who answers an ad from a company training prospective "music producers." During training, he pairs up with Clarence, a middle-aged man trying to change his career path. As record producers, the two travel to towns where the company has placed newspaper ads to find undiscovered musicians. They're seeking talent for the record label, signing new artists and giving them a chance to let their music be heard…for a small fee. It's going great until cracks start appearing in the company's sheen, and Martin and Clarence begin to question whether the company is as virtuous as it claims to be.

Pat Healy fully inhabits Martin, using the depths of his talent to channel a contemporary Willy Loman. When paired with the equally impressive Kene Holliday, the two form an unlikely duo with an uncanny chemistry. Director Craig Zobel seamlessly incorporates footage of real people into his painfully authentic story of achieving wealth and success by exploiting the hopes of others. With humor and pathos, The Great World of Sound critiques the dark side of the American Dream.
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Starring: Pat Healy, Kene Holliday

Starring: Pat Healy, Kene Holliday

Director: Craig Zobel

Director: Craig Zobel
Screenwriter: Craig Zobel, George Smith
Producer: Craig Zobel, Melissa Palmer, David Gordon Green, Richard A. Wright
Composer: David Wingo
Studio: Magnolia Pictures

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Abe Reviewer 08/13/08
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zerohero 04/23/08
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The great world of sound is a movie about how craved people get to make it big and the lengths they will go to do so. I have... More
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culture_ 04/04/08
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An excellently written, edited, and acted movie that can sometimes be painful to watch. More
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edupassini 03/24/08
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Anne Marie 03/06/08
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Well, for the second time in a way too small period of time, here I am rewriting a perfectly neat and nice review because I... More
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J. Larry Fuzz 03/05/08
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Fucking. A. This is how to do low-key, $5 indie movies the right way. If you like depressing comedies, this is a... More
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parrotheadku 02/17/08
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virusts 02/06/08
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I didn't recognize a single cast member in this, but it's actually really well acted. It seems like this fell under the... More
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matteo554 12/06/07
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GREAT WORLD OF SOUND Directed by Craig Zobel Stars Pat Healy, Kene Holliday, Rebecca Mader, Michael Harding R -... More
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Lionballo 10/27/07
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Great World of Sound (Craig Zobel, 2007) **** Theater First Viewing, 1 Zobel film seen Director Craig Zobel has truly... More
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postgray 09/19/07
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dave1606 09/14/07
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Great World of Sound is a dry comedy that will make you laugh many times, feel for the two main guys, and hate them at the... More
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