Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Dec 14 '02
Pros: The drumming is phenomenal.
Cons: Won't be considered "mainstream" enough to generate the $$$.
Summary: Hello. My name is Kristina. I am a band geek. It's been - um - many years since I marched however, watching Drumline made it feel like it was only just yesterday.
The story goes something like this...Eighteen year old Devon (Nick ... read more
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Dec 31 '04
Pros: Music and formations of the band.
Cons: Drama easy to pick out make parts of film boring.
Summary: For those of you who enjoy the sounds of a good "funk" and beat in your music selection you will enjoy the sounds of Atlanta A&T versus Morris Brown College in this exciting drama of band vs band. The story begins with a prodigy that is part of a high ... read more
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Sep 19 '04
Pros: positive message, astounding band performances, slamming soundtrack
Cons: predictable at times
Summary: Released in 2002, Drumline encapsulates the college campus experience from a different perspective. The filming, direction and especially the soundtrack is awesome, although the script and some of the acting is a bit disappointing and amateurish. ... read more
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Dec 27 '03
Pros: Great band routines, great message
Cons: None!
Summary: They finally did it!!! They finally did a great movie about band geeks--WITH an awesome message for kids!! This former band geek can tell you that it's not all about "One day at band camp..." (shades of American Pie), and will be putting Drumline on ... read more
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Jul 23 '03
Pros: This movie was a very accurate depiction of college marching band life.
Cons: The movie did not go into enough detail about the main character's life.
Summary: In the movie Drumline a young man, Devon Miles, struggles to find himself while playing in a hardcor ... read more
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Jul 12 '03
Pros: Good characters/writing/performances. High energy, strong visual style.
Cons: Even thought it was enjoyable, it could have dropped about 15 minutes.
Summary: "Drumline" was released with little buzz behind it last Fall. The film didn't open with a particul ... read more
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Jun 05 '03
Pros: Simplistic entertainment, good story, fun movie
Cons: occasional overindulgence of ego for those in music
Summary: I rented this movie after I had seen it recommended on Ebert & Roeper and I can truly say I was not disappointed.
The story begins with a group of talented drummers who had received University music scholarships. The story unfolded as many ... read more
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May 27 '03
Pros: Marching Band Shown
Cons: Flight of the Bumble-Bee
Summary: Actors - Nick Cannon as Devon Miles
Zoe Saldana as Laila
Orlando Jones as Dr. James Lee
Leonard Roberts as Sean Taylor
GQ as Jayson Flore
Jason ... read more
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Apr 26 '03
Pros: catchy drum sequences, interesting ideals presented
Cons: mediocre acting and plot, lacking in character development
Summary: I rented Drumline after receiving a free rental coupon in the mail. Nice, huh? I couldn't convince any of my friends to see the movie when it debuted in theatres this past year, so I decided to rent it for my own viewing pleasure.
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Mar 29 '03
Pros: very good marching movie. Made me miss my days of high school glory
Cons: Kinda drags out, needs a little more plot
Summary: Band nerds and band nerd wannabes alike can all enjoy this movie of good beats and college life. The actors are good just a little underdevolped. But sometimes when you have less "well-known" characters the story could be better because you're not ... read more
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Mar 10 '03
Pros: Great Music!!
Cons: A little long
Summary: First of all, I just want to say that the music in this film was great. But, most importantly it had a great story line as well. Anyone who is a percussion major, or who just enjoys good pep band music would love this show. I have to be honest, I wasn't ... read more
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Jan 14 '03
Pros: The music and the musical performances are incredible. Cameos galore.
Cons: Very predictable plot that could be called corny, if the characters weren't likable.
Summary: I have decided to do a five review series of what I feel are the five best teen movies of my time. Give me a film teens seem to love, from Fast and the Furious to Almost Famous and I’ll probably tell you, “I didn’t like ... read more
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Jan 02 '03
Pros: this movie is really great it teaches you a lesson.
Cons: This movie is not suiet for kids under 5.
Summary: Hello I am Adviser George and, I will be telling' you about the movie drumline.Any way this movie is about a kid (staring nick canan) who goes to college on a scholarship for playing drums. That's write drums I never heard of it either? And he and people ... read more
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Dec 29 '02
Pros: funny, cute, great music, great dancing
Cons: none, unless you really WANT a good plot out of a teen movie.
Summary: It was exactly what I was expecting. It was the same as every other teen movie I've ever seen where guy hits on girl, guy gets in fight with girl, guy comes across obstacle at school, guy and girl make up, guy overcomes obstacle.
No one ... read more
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Dec 28 '02
Pros: lots of energy,nice drum and trumpet music
Cons: did not show floor training routines,
Summary: finally a movie portraying young black people not doing silly jokes, committng crimes or doing drugs.i was getting tired of the same old jokes and one liners. this movie is good for the whole family. i will see it again. love the sound.
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Dec 27 '02
Pros: Excellent drumming, Great music, fantastic acting.
Cons: none
Summary: Hello, My name is Arieanna, and I am a drummer myself. Seeing this movie made me want to get up and dance. Right when I got home I took out my drum, put on some good rap music and started playing away. The movie was tremendous. I loved the the half time ... read more
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