Last night i re-watched the movie Drumline ( Charles Stone III 2002) and I had forgotten how good it really was. The plot is about this guy, Devin Miles (Nick Cannon), who got a full ride to A&T University because of his musical talent with the snare drum. You could characterize him as a lone ranger who likes to do stuff his own way and alone. Throughout the first year of his experience there he learns the importance of playing with a band and working together. The director of the marching band, Dr. Lee (Orlando Jones), says, "One band one sound." That phrase is what gets Devin through the hardships and difficulties before he learns the true meaning of being part of a marching band. His friends turn into his best friends and his enemy turns into his friend. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly states,
"Drumline does more then capture the excitement of marching bands; it gets their clockwork beauty as well."
I would definitely agree with this statement. Each marching band has its own unique style and sound. Its what makes up that band that makes that band who they are. What gets my attention is all the movement, flashing lights and enormous green fields. It catches the eye very easily. Its amazing how muh color they put in this film
5 comments:
THis is a great movie that actually makes marching band look cool (well drumlines the only cool part but whatever)
I love this movie! I agree with leslie it is the only marching band movie that make it look cool to march!!! Most make fun of the band geek!! But this one it doesn't!
I also agree with the statement, "Each marching band has its own unique style and sound"! Kind of like snow flakes, no two are exactly alike!
I always thought this movie looked like a "bring it on" type movie, but now you made it sound way better that I'd be interested in watching it!
Ya, this movie definitely makes the drumline look awesome, but too bad that's all it does. But then again, i dunno how cool a movie about the Clarinet section or the saxophone section would be... Definitely not the same :/
I never got the chance to see this movie, but I might take the chance to see it. I heard from one of my friends that although Drumline had good music and such, the plot was weak and un-entertaining. Then again, one of the movies he claims is the best is Harold and Kumar.
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