I liked everything about this movie except the way the screenplay was written. The writer included a hodgepodge of dramatic elements to make the story intriguing, but failed to arrange them in an interesting fashion. I was never drawn in to the story, so when the characters suffered I watched without interest. The acting was good, and I really appreciated the focus on cultural traditions. I wish there were more films like this one. The musical heritage receives proper treatment, and most of the music is sung by actors who are not professional musicians, giving it a feeling of authenticity. Watch this film if you have nothing better to do, but don't expect to pummeled by gut wrenching drama.
Review of Songcatcher
