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Drumline (2002)

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Reviews Counted:81

Fresh:65

Rotten:16

Average Rating:6.7/10

Consensus: Essentially a sports movie with drums, the energetic Drumline somehow manages to make the familiar seem fresh.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for innuendo and language

Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Dec 13, 2002 Wide

Box Office: $56,178,945

Synopsis: Charles Stone III's crowd-pleasing drama spotlights the previously unheralded world of university marching bands--more specifically, the cutthroat world that energizes Southern black campuses.... Charles Stone III's crowd-pleasing drama spotlights the previously unheralded world of university marching bands--more specifically, the cutthroat world that energizes Southern black campuses. Devon Miles (Nick Cannon) is a Harlem teenager who receives a full scholarship to attend Atlanta A&T University based on his excellent percussion talents. However, making the transition from hip-hop street drumming to the drumline of the school's legendary marching band is more challenging than Miles expected. For one, the band director, Dr. Lee (Orlando Jones), is determined to reclaim the national championship using old-school tactics, even though his traditional beliefs appear to be leaving A&T in the dust. And then there is Sean (Leonard Roberts), the current drum leader, who is threatened by Devon's skills and frustrated by his fierce individuality. These antagonistic forces, as well as the addition of a cheerleading love interest (Zoe Saldana), combine to test Devon's previously unshakeable confidence. As the season builds toward the BET Big Southern Classic and a showdown with rival Morris Brown University, Devon must swallow his pride and learn to be a team player if he wants his band to win the championship. DRUMLINE proves that any subject can make for an invigorating work of entertainment, if handled properly. [More]

Starring: Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Orlando Jones, Leonard Roberts

Starring: Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Orlando Jones, Leonard Roberts, GQ, Jason Weaver, Earl C. Poitier, J. Anthony Brown

Director: Charles Stone

Director: Charles Stone
Screenwriter: Tina Gordon Chism, Shawn Schepps
Producer: Wendy Finerman, Tim Bourne, Jody Gerson
Composer: John Powell
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

Director Charles Stone III, once again takes on overly familiar material and gives it an enthusiastic spin.

Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment 1 Comment
02/06/09
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

A most unusual musical...Learning something from his subject, Stone gives the picture a snappy rhythm. [Blu-ray]

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02/01/09
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
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10/18/08
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08/07/08
Mark Halverson
Mark Halverson
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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Film Threat
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...though the movie does overstay its welcome, it's never boring and the majority of the music is infectiously catchy...

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08/01/03
David Nusair
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05/28/03
Newsday
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A fun story for the whole family -- with some very good lessons about growing up.

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05/26/03
Diana Saenger
Diana Saenger
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Slick choreography and a confident performance by Orlando Jones keep this tale from beating to the tune of the same old drum.

Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/20/03
Tyler Hanley
Tyler Hanley
Palo Alto Weekly
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05/09/03
Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
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05/07/03
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

...it must be a good story, it's been told so many times before.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
04/03/03
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

The film's saving grace is the brilliant execution of its march numbers.

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
03/31/03
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
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03/10/03
Kimberly Jones
Kimberly Jones
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02/17/03
Guylaine Cadorette
Guylaine Cadorette
Hollywood.com

Pretty formulaic stuff...but the specific setting...sets it apart.

Full Review Source: All Movie Guide | comment Comment
02/02/03
Josh Ralske
Josh Ralske
All Movie Guide

Charles Stone III is a craftsman with brains and taste, an instinctive sense of where to put the camera and the discipline not to belabor scenes.

Full Review Source: Salon.com | comment Comment
01/10/03
Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor
Salon.com
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...this film has a vibrant and edgy feel to it making it a cut above the others.

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12/31/02
Tony Toscano
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12/23/02
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