Hearts Beat Loud

Name: Hearts Beat Loud
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: June 8, 2018
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Alex Reznik, Andrea Morales, Blythe Danner, Kiersey Clemons, Michael Abbott Jr.

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Stage 6 Films | Release Date: June 8, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Alex Reznik, Andrea Morales, Blythe Danner, Kiersey Clemons, Michael Abbott Jr., Nick Offerman, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Sasha Lane, Ted Danson, Toni Collette

Summary: In the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly "jam sesh"In the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly "jam sesh" into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an Internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.… Expand

Director: Brett Haley

Genre(s): Drama, Music

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 97 min

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Calvin Wilson

Jun 21, 2018

A refreshingly down-to-earth comedy-drama about family, ambition and the liberating power of music. Read full review

Sam Fragoso

It gets away with missteps because of how consistently heartwarming and affable the people on screen are. Clemons and Offerman are especially effective, with Frank’s earnestness comically shot down by Clemons’ quick-witted preciousness. Read full review

Gary Thompson

Jun 14, 2018

Hearts Beat Loud (despite is gooey title) has a bittersweet tone that tells us that Frank’s dreams are mostly wishful thinking. In that way, Hearts is of a piece with other movies by writer-director Brett Haley, wherein the art has the power to ameliorate rather than transform. Read full review

Amy Nicholson

Clemons has been a luminous presence who could bloom into a great grown-up actress. Hearts Beat Loud proves she’s the real deal. As for the film around her, Haley’s 21-drum solo salute to the passage of time is, like Frank, merely fine. But he admirably keeps his characters’ victories small and their losses familiar, making his movie a ballad everyone can hum to. Read full review

The Film Stage Dan Mecca

This film is often slight but always welcoming. The two leads have a pleasant chemistry that elevates each exchange and build out a meaningful–and meaningfully deep–relationship that’s easy to engage with and root fo Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 8, 2018

Haley’s movies have an old-fashioned comfort food quality, and this sits happily on the menu with his earlier works. Read full review

Pat Brown

Jun 4, 2018

The steadiness with which Haley's film progresses through its dramatic beats is rather like its familiar-sounding indie pop, moving rhythmically toward a predictable climax whose emotional intensity feels unearned. Read full review

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Kita_Jin

Apr 12, 2020

A great, feelgood movie, with some excellent characters and conversation.
The movie captures part of the indie-charm that we recognize from works such as Life is Strange, while not shying away from the seriousness and ups and downs of peoples' lives. It is a celebration of music and life inA great, feelgood movie, with some excellent characters and conversation.
The movie captures part of the indie-charm that we recognize from works such as Life is Strange, while not shying away from the seriousness and ups and downs of peoples' lives. It is a celebration of music and life in general. All in all, a solid recommendation.… Expand

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The3AcademySins

Jun 29, 2018

I was honestly blown away by Hearts Beat Loud in a way that I truly did not expect. It's wholesome, pure, and heartwarming in a way that movies simply aren't anymore. The cast is incredible. Nick Offerman carries the show, and newcomer Kiersey Clemons is fantastic as well. It was great toI was honestly blown away by Hearts Beat Loud in a way that I truly did not expect. It's wholesome, pure, and heartwarming in a way that movies simply aren't anymore. The cast is incredible. Nick Offerman carries the show, and newcomer Kiersey Clemons is fantastic as well. It was great to see Sasha Lane in another movie!!! And Toni Collette is a delight as always. The music, cinematography, and overall indie aesthetic of the movie made me want to move to Red Hook and spend the rest of my days there. Please, please, please go see this movie!… Expand

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preciouskiki

Jul 15, 2018

Very enjoyable movie. Definitely worth seeing. I hope to see more from Kiersey Clemons, who played the daughter. Nick Offerman, Ted Danson, Blythe Danner and Toni Collette were all just perfect.

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a generally enjoyable watch. Its a bit cliched perhaps but its not too bad. I enjoyed the music played. Its a bit of a role reversal type watch as the child seems to have her head screwed on moreso than the dad but he means well. Its not an especially memorable film but its not bad either, so I'll give it a 3 star rating overall. The music is enjoyable and I felt nick Offerman did ok playing the father figure but its not the kind of film that leaps out to me as an 'I must own this' purchase.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Sep 16, 2018

A small drama/comedy between a father and his daughter is also a solid and sweet story to feel good that doesn't ambition anything extra but to make you spend a good time with a good story.

This movie is practical, quite simple but that is sometimes necessary and more when it feels soA small drama/comedy between a father and his daughter is also a solid and sweet story to feel good that doesn't ambition anything extra but to make you spend a good time with a good story.

This movie is practical, quite simple but that is sometimes necessary and more when it feels so genuine.
I would have liked a little more focus on the music although it is a fundamental element of the story but I feel that it lacked some strength and I definitely would have liked the songs performed by the protagonists to be better than just small pop ballads. They are not bad but forgettable.

But I repeat, small flaws for a film that definitely did not disappoint me.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

tropicAces

Jul 2, 2018

Never as funny, dramatic or heart-felt as the title, cast or premise may suggest but it’s a simple watch with nice performances.

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amheretojudge

Feb 27, 2019

Smooth Familiar Guitar Songs.

Hearts Beat Loud Haley is far from the vision and the audience he wishes to serve it. Still, there is an admirable stillness in the film that recreates a cozy environment on the screen for us to accept these characters quickly, easily. The narration andSmooth Familiar Guitar Songs.

Hearts Beat Loud

Haley is far from the vision and the audience he wishes to serve it. Still, there is an admirable stillness in the film that recreates a cozy environment on the screen for us to accept these characters quickly, easily. The narration and execution is pretty much standard or even cliched, in fact, the content is a big void floating around in space, relying upon performance. With basically nothing happening in the world of these incredibly sweet and appealing characters, the runtime might overkill the film but the viewers would still like to hang around them. And the real reason behind it, is obviously the core relationship of the father (Nick Offerman) and the daughter (Kiersey Clemons).

It picks out the most mundane, commercial and yet crucial career decision, also blending in with a social moral dilemma, in order to spice things up. But this overcooked or under cooked script, would need a lot more than some standard spicy ingredients. Aforementioned, performance is the only savior of this almost sinking ship and fortunately the captain on charge is Offerman as Frank; a haunted musical past that pulls and pushes him into professional and social lifestyle.

Sam, played by Clemons, as his daughter isn't supporting him accordingly. And yet, she is not the biggest disappointment, as Toni Collette is completely underused. Surprisingly, Ted Danson as Offerman's friend- or so he calls himself- has a much more moving investment in the storytelling than any other. The musical sequences are often stretched, so if you are up for the slow groovy music, this might be your jam, if not, you wouldn't wanna buy into this album. Hearts Beat Loud doesn't beat as it claims to or aspire to, it is a slow cycle ride that you would only take if your doctor recommended it.… Expand

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