Review of The Music Never Stopped (2011) by Gavin S — 03 Feb 2012
This is one of the few movies in recent memory where I saw the trailer and immediately made it my mission to find a copy of this to watch. It was well worth it, and once again, yay for the Public Library.
Based on Oliver Sacks essay 'The Last Hippie' , this is the story of Gabriel (Pucci) who appears in a hospital in 1986 with a brain tumour and no recollection of anything since 1970. His estranged parents (a Fantastic J.
K. Simmons and strong Cara Seymour) haven't seen him since he stormed out of their house in 1968. What follows is a heartfelt, honest look at a father's attempt to re-bond with a son who he hasn't seen in nearly 20 years, but who can't form any new long term memories.
The crucial tool in this is music therapy, as music is the common bond between Gabriel and his father, as well as the only way to get Gabriel to 'awake' from his nearly catatonic normal state.
In the wrong hands, this could have become schmaltzy, preachy and embarassing, but luckily, it strikes the right chord. J.K. Simmons is just terrific and he and Pucci are tremendous together as father and son.
Strongly recommended.
This review of The Music Never Stopped (2011) was written by Gavin S on 03 Feb 2012.
The Music Never Stopped has generally received positive reviews.
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