Ron Livingston,
Melissa George,
Michael Sheen,
Yul Vázquez,
Rebecca De Mornay
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The story of celebrated public speaker Richard Pimentel comes to the screen in this biographical drama starring Ron Livingston, Melissa George, Rebecca De Mornay, and Hector Elizondo. As a young man, ... read more
DVD Release Date: April 8, 2008
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June 27, 2011The story of a guy that is remarkable and accomplished great things. Although at times I feel the story is too much about his personal life than his professional life which brings his accomplishments. Some great people's lives do not make great movies.
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June 5, 2008Amazing! This movie centralizes around one man who works for the benefits and rights of all disabled individuals. It begins with war veterans and helping them get jobs, then eventually to all people. The story plot begins from back in the early 70's to the early 90's. Great cast:... read more
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June 2, 2008An interesting story that wasn't executed to it's potential. Characters are introduced all the time, but fail to be developed properly or make the story flow. Still, Michael Sheen delivers a performance that must be seen.
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April 27, 2010Although I like all the actors involved, this movie somehow felt off-kilter. The climactic moments didn't happen on schedule. The story had a weird rhythm to it that kept throwing me off. The first 20 minutes are fantastic, with great characters, great dialogue, and a great set-u... read more
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January 22, 2010One of the Best Bio-Pics that really tell the struggles of people with disabilities, the way it truly is!
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September 3, 2009good & real about Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA... most people judge others by the way they look & speak... enjoy true-life stories...
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January 21, 2009This was such a heartwarming movie about two friends with disabilites who overcome great odds. It was sad at times, but also funny so a great movie to see.
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January 10, 2009A very inspiring movie. Michael Sheen was amazing. The only problem I had was that the story was a little jumpy, and the overview of his childhood, though important, it seemed like it didn't belong in the movie. But It was a good solid story with great acting.
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December 8, 2008Excellent movie. It will touch your heart, make you laugh, make you want to cry. And even anger you at how callous people can be .
Critic Reviews
November 9, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today
November 9, 2007
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
Pimentel's persistence and eventual triumph over prejudice and discrimination is a story worth telling, if only on a shoestring. Full Review
November 2, 2007
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
This offbeat biopic is driven by Ron Livingston's engaging performance as Richard Pimentel, a gifted public speaker who lost his hearing in the Vietnam war and then spearheaded the disability rights m... Full Review
October 31, 2007
Rex Reed, New York Observer
This is a nice little well-meaning idea for a movie, but even with three writers on the payroll, it never really catches fire. Full Review
October 29, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
I wanted to like this film
October 26, 2007
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
All inspiring stuff, but Music Within is strictly by the numbers, even down to the predictable mood-setting period soundtrack numbers Full Review
October 26, 2007
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Music Within never establishes a consistent tone, going from achingly sincere to borderline farcical, often in the same scene. Full Review
October 26, 2007
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
A fascinating story of compassion, grit and determination. Full Review
October 26, 2007
Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
[The filmmakers] make the common error of attempting to cover every seemingly significant moment in the man's life rather than focusing on the greatest conflicts. Full Review
October 26, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
What bothers me is that Music Within takes an individual story, an inspiring one, yes, and then thinks that's all there is to be told. Full Review
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