'Sound of Metal' is a unique cinematic experience that has consumed my every thought in the days since my viewing, and should be on the radars of anyone wanting to catch one of the best films this year. If you're lucky enough to get the opportunity to see it on a big screen, take it as soon as you can. Movies like this do not come around very often. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full…
Music was his world. Then silence revealed a new one.
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
Top Cast
Riz Ahmed
Ruben Stone
Olivia Cooke
Lou
Paul Raci
Joe
Lauren Ridloff
Diane
Mathieu Amalric
Richard Berger
Domenico Toledo
Michael
Chelsea Lee
Jenn
Shaheem Sanchez
Shaheem
Chris Perfetti
Harlan
Bill Thorpe
The Man
Michael Tow
Pharmacist
William Xifaras
Michael's Father
Rena Maliszewski
Audiologist
Tom Kemp
Dr. Paysinger
Elan Sicroff
Pianist
Jeremy Lee Stone
ASL Teacher
Reviews
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com With moderately high expectations, Sound of Metal genuinely surprised me. Darius Marder and Abraham Marder's exquisite screenplay is the absolute standout, at the same insanely good level as Riz Ahmed's impressive performance. The former holds a meaningful, enlightening story about not only the deaf community but…
Highly recommend! Riz Ahmed gives an incredible performance as Ruben, not only did he make me care immensely for the character but he also makes Ruben feel like a real person. You can tell he put a tonne of effort into this and it really does show. Away from Ahmed, Olivia Cooke (Lou) and Paul Raci (Joe) are also very good performers, while it's nice to see Lauren Ridloff (Diane) involved - she's great in…
**Sound of Metal: The Art of Letting Go** From its opening moments, "Sound of Metal" places us inside Ruben's disintegrating auditory world with such visceral precision that we become unwitting participants in his trauma. Director Darius Marder's sound design isn't merely technical brilliance. It becomes emotional architecture that collapses the distance between viewer and subject. We don't just watch Ruben lose…
FAQ about Sound of Metal
What is Sound of Metal about?
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life.…
When was Sound of Metal released?
Sound of Metal was released in 2020.
What genres does Sound of Metal belong to?
Sound of Metal is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in Sound of Metal?
The cast of Sound of Metal includes Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric.