Drumline Review
by Bob Bloom (bobbloom AT iquest DOT net)May 7th, 2003
By Bob Bloom
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DRUMLINE (Fox Home Entertainment). Though the story is formulaic and a cliched -- that of the self-centered, gifted loner who must learn that teamwork transcends talent -- it is the music, color and spectacle that take center stage.
And Drumline does not disappoint. On DVD, the movie struts and jives as the percussion pounds out a lively beat. This is a high-flying feature that those into the discipline and muscianship of show-style marching bands will enjoy.
The DVD offers the movie in widescreen and full screen formats. Also featured are a commentary by director Charles Stone III, 10 deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes "Making of ..." featurette and a couple of music videos.
Stone, a former drummer, explains movie magic during the commentary as he reveals how the major actors were only shot from the waist up to give the illusion they were playing the drums, when they only were handling the sticks.
Drumline is loud and lively.
Bob Bloom is the film critic at the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, IN. He can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or at [email protected]. Other reviews by Bloom can be found at www.jconline.com by clicking on movies.
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