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entertainment22h ago
Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor deserved better from The History of Sound
- Mescal and O’Connor deliver a convincing on-screen romance set in a 1917 music conservatory, underpinning the film’s emotional core.
- The History of Sound is praised for its beautiful, if slower, storytelling and striking visuals.
- The film’s music scenes are described as lovely but underused relative to the characters’ passion.
- The review compares the romance to Brokeback Mountain, highlighting a similar emotional heft within a different historical frame.
- The film’s pacing is noted as a drawback, with some scenes feeling plodding yet still emotionally impactful.
- Mescal’s vocal performance is highlighted as a standout element within the restrained framework.
- The narrative spans the 1920s, detailing Lionel’s global journey and enduring love.
- The film premiered at Cannes and released in the US in September 2025, with a UK release in January 2026.
- The review finds the ending touching, particularly the 80-something Lionel coda.
- Overall verdict: Mescal and O’Connor are captivating, but the film doesn’t deliver a sweeping cinematic canvas.
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