The MB Film Club: 'Sound of Noise' Discussion Thread

[James]

Originally Posted by James

Okay. Last one was slightly better than previous, but I'm worried that was just because it's a light hearted film that didn;t require proper analysis. This one should show that. Please try and contribute this time, guys. The fact this hasn't been too successful is probably why I haven't been sticking to deadlines. I'm losing interest. So many of you are knowledgeable about film, and expressed interest in the idea. This pick (from Frownland!) is an interesting choice (it's Frownland after all!). A film I know nothing about, but with a plot summary that instantly piques my interest.

'A tone-deaf cop works to track down a group of guerilla percussionists whose anarchic public performances are terrorizing the city.'


Sound of Noise (2010)
Directors: Ola Simonsson, Johannes Stjärne Nilsson
Stars: Sanna Persson, Magnus Börjeson, Johannes Björk

Here's some criticism to start us off. I've not seen the film yet but plan on watching it tonight, pretty excited!

Originally Posted by David Dewitt (The New York Times)

"Sound of Noise" is a dry treat - a solid, self-aware cult pleasure.

Originally Posted by Dennis Schwartz (Ozus' World Movie Reviews)

It never achieves much coherence when it tries for more than slapstick comedy.

Originally Posted by Marjorie Baumgarten (Austin Chronicle)

The film's joke is kind of one-note, although it maintains an exhilarating beat throughout. If Sound of Noise is the rhythm of the new city symphony, play on.

[Chula Vista]

That looks very intriguing. It's on Netflix and I just added it to my queue. Will post after I watch it. Thanks for the heads up.

[Exo]

That was fun.

This 2010 film from Sweden tells the story of six musical "terrorists" and the tone deaf detective in charge of stopping them. I've been meaning to watch this for a while now but always just felt out of the mood to watch a film like this. Honestly, I thought there wasn't going to be much talking. I kind of imagined what I thought the film would look and sound like in my head and put it off until I was ready for what I thought I was going to watch.

That's f*cking stupid.

This film is nothing like that. It's far from a masterpiece but it certainly is a fun, unique, and witty cat and mouse game that relies heavily on the crazy musical numbers designed to create chaos in the city. Obviously, these musical numbers appeal to us. They're all percussion numbers, and even though each one of them is a bit ridiculous, they're still fun to watch. The film is also very funny in parts. The introductions to the drummers being my favorite part of the movie, especially the guy who played drums in the orchestra.

Fun film. The movie definitely had some harder themes on conformity and stuff like getting out there and making your own chaos, but I feel they undermine what the film is, funny, fun, and badass to listen to.

3.5/5