The High Note

You know what? This thing is sweetly affable even at its silliest.

Like a ... pop song that leaves your head the second it's over, The High Note is pleasant enough while you're experiencing it, but it refuses to linger after the credits roll.

While Maggie eventually proves her competence as a producer, there's no attempt to suggest that her work is especially brilliant or groundbreaking. Nor could any claim remotely like that be made for The High Note. But all goes down easy.

A good diversion for the weekend, a movie to kick back with, listen to some music and have a good time with...

I think the movie says a lot about where the industry is and where young people searching for a break are in these times...

At its worst it still has the natural charm and skills of Davis and Harrison Jr. on which to coast.

Johnson and Ross have harmonious chemistry that makes this film play like a romantic comedy between two women from different backgrounds.

The High Note is helmed by female key creatives, led by two good female actors and makes some useful points about women in the music industry too.

An enjoyable movie that explores the power dynamic of two talented women, tackling it with wit, humor and wonderful music. Both Tracee Ellis Ross & Dakota Johnson are immensely watchable.

[Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross] anchor this tentative, overly safe but heart-warming film with charismatic performances and engaging chemistry.