Plot Summary
Tommy has a gift for singing, but his past criminal record is holding him back from getting a good job that he desperately needs. When he is tempted to go back to his old life to make some extra cash, suddenly an elderly woman steps into his life and offers him a helping hand. She helps him find a job and gives him a whole new outlook on life by taking him to church and introducing him to the choir. But when faced with new opportunities and when his past comes calling again, Tommy will have to make a decision that will impact his life forever.
Production Quality (2 points)
In keeping with the usual practices of Worldwide Pictures, Something to Sing About is a quite respectable production, even though it is difficult to attempt a musical, regardless of the genre. The opening sequence of this movie is interesting, as is the original soundtrack. Camera work, video quality, and audio quality are all on par with what they need to be. Sets, locations, and props also meet industry standards. Really the only downside to this production is its musical structure that sometimes hampers with the continuity of the editing. As previously mentioned, it is difficult to craft this type of production properly, yet Something to Sing About is overall above average and puts many productions to shame.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1 point)
Besides being a creative urban musical, this story depicts the realistic struggles of believable characters that are built on good dialogue. The Christian message is very accessible, even if the content tries a little too hard not to be edgy and the plot is a little simplistic. There are some slight cultural stereotypes and cheesy villains, but for the most part, this is not noticeable. The biggest things that hold his plot back from being all it could be are some silly coincidences, too many musical montages that cause some subplots to be underdeveloped, and large time jumps that hurt this story’s natural progression. There is also an amateurish climax scene that would not have been missed. Overall, this was a difficult effort to pull off, yet it has been done in a commendable way—we just feel that it could have been better. But then again, no one has.
Acting Quality (2.5 points)
This cast is highly professional and each member fits their character perfectly. There are little to no emotional or line delivery errors. It is rare to find a cast for a musical that can actually sing. There are a few cheesy performances, especially from the villain characters, but they are not enough to detract from this high score.
Conclusion
It is very difficult to pull off any musical, so this team must be commended for reaching a score this high, because it could have easily gone awry in the wrong hands. But we can’t help but feel Something to Sing About leaves too much on the field, especially with regard character development and complex subplots. This film could have been epic but instead is average, which is not all that bad when you look at the field. We would like to see a remake of this film, or at least a similar one that builds on this idea and makes it better. However, we caution the creation of musicals because they are very hard to create and can easily become an embarrassment. Make sure you have your ducks in a row before doing this and use this film as a blueprint.
Final Rating: 5.5 out of 10 points
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