John Baker, Pat Healy, Kene Holliday
An audience-pleasing riff on the dirty underbelly of the American Idol phenomenon, GREAT WORLD OF SOUND stars Pat Healy and Kene Holliday as
Martin and Clarence, two normal southern guys who get caug...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008
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April 26, 2008an absorbing comedy/drama focused on self-delusion, and the crave for fame. a funny and often times cringe-inducing film. the acting and chemistry of the 2 lead characters is what really makes it all work so well.
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July 18, 2009Not a bad flick, but I'm not convinced the story is worth telling at all, but if it is. It would take about 10-20 minutes to tell it. It seems paded. Looks like an idea Christopher Guest turned down.
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September 24, 2008A hilarious low-key comedy about the "wonders" of the music business.
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July 6, 2008It was pretty good. About a man who gets a job, as a record producer and finding the pitfalls of that business. Film quality wasn't the best, but acting was good, good story and film was done fairly well. This film should be viewed by everyone for specific reasons that can't b...( read more)
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March 28, 2008This film in all it's simplicity makes a major statement about the cost of dreaming big and hoping for more. Cast in the duel role of The DUPERS and the DUPED themselves are Pat Healy and Kene Holliday who simplu outstanding. At the heart of the film are these auditions sessions ...( read more)
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February 10, 2008L"histoire en tant que telle est décente, sans plus. Les acteurs, par contre, sont excellents.
Critic Reviews
October 26, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
September 14, 2007
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Nimble performers...lift Great World of Sound above its central gimmick, turning it into a subtle, funny and depressing observation of unspoken race and class tensions.
March 6, 2007
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
In terms of humor, the film proves frustratingly top-heavy. full review
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