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First, I must apologize for posting this rather late, however, I originally wrote an extensive review from my school's library...Unfortunately, for no apparent reason I am never able to post a lengthy message from their computers without having me prompted to me to re-log onto this site immediately after I press the submit button... then subsequently my entire message gets deleted before anyone has the opportunity to view it... I just hope I can counter the greatness of my previous attempt..so without much further ado... here it is.....
Anyways...since the inception of "movie-a-day" you might notice that during each of my weeks I have covered films from a wide array of genres and eras... I have quite an ecletic taste, however, I must admit that I havent been too interested in films throughout this past decade..... Also, most of you know that I have an extremely passion toward music, so this week I plan on emphasing movies that are music based theme/oriented... I decided my first selection to be a film that has absolutely never has worn out w/me... In fact... it keeps on improving each and every time I watch it... Just overwhelms me that it already has been 15-years since it was being screened in cinemas/theatres throughout the nation..... Again.. as always.. I must thank my friends from Amazon.com w/the following:
Personal Note:
"the Five Heartbeats" is an extremely compelling film that documents the rise/fall/recovery of a fictional quintet, however, one can draw interesting parrallels to an actual very prominent 60s/70s act in the sense of how their respective recording careers evolved.... Robert Townsend out-did in himself in several regards, however, one cannot overlook the breath-taking performance by Diahann Carol along with the rest of the quintet featuring Michael Wright, Leon, Harry J. Lennix, and Tico Wells.. Also, the dynamic portrayal of Michael "Flash" Turner by John Canada Terrell was brilliant.....
Any music enthusiast to the casual listener who enjoys high quality films at its best would appreciate how the entire story develops... It shows the earlier stages of the band forming together... writing songs in their respective houses..to being recognized by music industry professionals who assisted them in honing their skills/craft by getting their choreography
down to other details on how to establish themselves from amateurs to superstars... Then.. the film progresses to after when they're discovered to how they succumbed to the immense pressures/rigours of fame... I dont want to divulge more elaborate/specific details since that would lessen the thrill in witnessing this movie first-hand....
In terms of what band this film mirrored would be the rise and eventual fall of the Temptations..that is a slight hint to those who are very familiar with the band's fate........
"the Five Heartbeats" again is a must-see.. not strictly to those who have an extreme appreciation of music, but those who have a fondess of compelling performances that enables one to grow w/the character and makes one believe that this was an actual biography and somewhat of documentary of a non-fictional band..... Also.. not only is the flim top-notch, but the soundtrack is certainly a must for everyone's cd collection......So.. I advise everyone.. that your next 2 purchases should be the film and soundtrack, because you certainly wont be disappointed whatsoever.....
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