Sound of Metal

Sound of Metal is thoughtful in its refusal to offer pat solutions for complex and changeable medical circumstances, and immersive without being exploitative, never suggesting that it represents any monolithic experience of disability.

A drama that's as visceral and hard-hitting as its protagonist's drum solos.

Marder does away with the stigma attached to disabilities, choosing to represent them as differences rather than handicaps.

Simply put, you don't hear movies like this every day.

A film that deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience, reminding us of cinema's unique ability to challenge, entertain, uplift and unite.

Somebody, please, give Riz Ahmed a starring vehicle worthy of his talents.

it’s a film whose intentions are handicapped by its own ableist perspective, whether or not such beliefs are intentionally or genuinely held.

What the film gets so right is that it’s not about fixing your physical flaws, but fixing your interpretation of those flaws...

Usually, mainstream films depict afflictions and impairments as things that need to be fixed to make the person’s life whole again. “Sound of Metal,” conversely, makes sure that the objectivity stays intact.

For anyone who has tried to cope with a disability, this film will resonate and speak volumes for you as it accurately depicts the shock of a life-altering condition. Bring the tissues, because Sound of Metal cuts deep.