Music Within (2007)
This movie is the story of the life of Richard Pimentel who, having lost his hearing in Viet Nam, became instrumental in helping pass the American's with Disabilities Act.
I had never heard of this movie before or seen any trailers for it. I walked into it without knowing what to expect. I found myself laughing and then feeling a little guilty for laughing at someone's disability. Of course, I later found out it was in fact suppose to be funny. It was all that and more.
The acting was top notch. I had to do a search for the actor portraying wheelchair bound Art Honeyman (Michael Sheen) to find out if in fact he was really crippled with MS. To my surprise, he was not and in fact had played the role of Tony Blair in the movie The Queen.
This movie is a keeper. A definite must see.
Title: Music Within
Released: 2007
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Rated: (language, some drug content)
Director: Steven Sawalich
Producer: Brett Donowho, Steven Sawalich
Cast: Ron Livingston, Michael Sheen, Melissa George
Our Review: 4½ Movie Reels (5 being best)
The Blurb Meister™ says: "Funny, entertaining, inspiring."
