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Hom rong (The Overture) (2004)

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A master musician defends his talent and his family's reputation against political interference and artistic challenges in this historical drama from Thailand. Sorn (played as a young man by Anuchit Saphanphong and as an older man by Adul Dulyarat) was the younger brother of a musician who was a master of the ranard-ek, a wooden percussion instrument similar to the xylophone. Sorn was eager to follow in his brother's footsteps, but his family discouraged him until his brother was killed in a

Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Ittisoontorn Vichailak

In Theaters: May 21, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Mar 7, 2006

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A by-the-numbers, simple tale that pulls out all the cliched melodramatic stops when it should be exploring an obviously fascinating character in Thai history.

October 7, 2005 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

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the music strikes to the very core just what it means to be human

May 17, 2007 Full Review Source: Old School Reviews

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John A. Nesbit

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... a combination of gee-whiz reverence and cheesy melodrama...

December 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Sean Axmaker

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

If you don't mind a bit of treacle in your cinematic cultural-exchange program, The Overture will warm you inside and out.

December 2, 2005 Full Review Source: Seattle Times

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Jeff Shannon

Seattle Times

The film probably loses some of its effect when it is brought to a Western culture, but it is still captivating.

December 20, 2004 Full Review | Comment

Mark R. Leeper

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Pretty good. Worth a look if you have any interest in some nice Thai visuals, creative (slightly overdone) cinematography, Asian culture, musical talent, etc.It was kind of confusing how it jumped between time periods so often. Pay attention in the beginning so you'll know when it's doing this.Some parts of this

March 21, 2007