Northern Soul

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Margie R @McargieK May 15 One word - interesting but I’m sure I’ve seen a similar documentary before on exactly the same subject. See more 6227-RUIZ-LVA T @RT77536480 Sep 20 No es mala pero tampoco es la mejor película jamás hecha. Buena música, buenos actores, la historia es lo que me deja a deber. No sabría decir exactamente el punto de la película. Aunque la música nunca deja de ser un punto muy fuerte, todo el asunto de las drogas le roban protagonismo y hace que la historia pierda dirección, si es que tenía una. Ojalá la hubieran explotado más, pudo haber sido algo grandioso. A pesar de eso me gustó y sirve para pasar el tiempo. No estoy segura de si la volvería a ver. See more dave s @RT68722908 12/17/2022 The premise is interesting – disaffected youth in the north of England in the mid-70s finding salvation in American soul music. The soundtrack is great, featuring songs from Edwin Starr, Frankie Valli and a bunch of other lesser names. The performances from the cast, mostly unknowns, are solid from top to bottom. And the production values are pretty decent. If there's a problem with Northern Soul, it is the fact that it is relentlessly dreary with a bunch of characters that you just don't give a toss about. Unlike The Commitments, a similar film in many ways, Northern Soul leaves you with the impression that there is no hope for these angry and surly ne'er-do-wells. The movie seems to operate on a tedious cycle – take drugs, do a dance, get angry, repeat cycle. While it has its merits, it eventually becomes a tedious viewing experience. See more 04/23/2021 It's a good film let down by the storyline. See more 03/19/2021 Amazing sound track mixed with realism of the northern mentality. Top watch. See more 02/08/2021 The film gives a little insight into the Northern Soul scene in 1974 England and the music is very enjoyable (much better than the computer-generated rubbish today!). However, there is a ridiculous amount of swearing in it that detracts from the film and lessens the realism. Antonia Thomas, for me gives the most genuine performance as Angela, one of the girls who frequents the Northern Soul venues and ends up being John's girlfriend. The other characters are OK. I was very disappointed that, despite the suggestion on the info about the film stating John and Matt would "Chase a dream of travelling to the US, unearthing unknown soul 45s" and bring them back to England to play to the crowds, plus John's passport arriving through the post, they never go to The States!! If you know nothing about Northern Soul, then this film will show you a snapshot of what it was like back then, but if you want a more fuller account then do a general search for Northern Soul in YouTube to see some great video clips!! If you want detailed info on it, do a search in your web browser and a number of options will display in the search results that describe it. See more Read all reviews

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