Sound of Metal

critic Reviews

, 97% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • An evocative look at the experiences of the deaf community, Sound of Metal is brought to life by Riz Ahmed's passionate performance.
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    Tara BradyIrish Times
    A drama that's as visceral and hard-hitting as its protagonist's drum solos.
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    Linda MarricThe Jewish Chronicle
    Marder does away with the stigma attached to disabilities, choosing to represent them as differences rather than handicaps.
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    Charlotte O'SullivanLondon Evening Standard
    Simply put, you don't hear movies like this every day.
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    Mark KermodeObserver (UK)
    A film that deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience, reminding us of cinema's unique ability to challenge, entertain, uplift and unite.
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    Kevin MaherTimes (UK)
    Somebody, please, give Riz Ahmed a starring vehicle worthy of his talents.
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    Clarisse LoughreyIndependent (UK)
    Ahmed's performance is a force to be reckoned with.
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    Dave GianniniInSession Film
    Paul Raci has a gift of allowing his fellow actors space that is rare, indeed. But when he is allowed by the script to have emotional moments, he damn near steals the limelight, which is saying quite a lot given his scene partners.
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    Nadine WhitneyMr. Movie's Film Blog
    Darius Marder has crafted an incredible debut built around loss and fear that never wallows or becomes sentimental.
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    Jillian ChilingerianOffscreen With Jillian
    The final scene of silence will be one that we will be thinking about for a while.
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    Akos PeterbenczeVulnerable Man (Medium)
    Sound of Metal is another proof that Riz Ahmed is turning into one of the finest actors of his generation.
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