'Sound of Metal' Opens Loudly But Ends Too Soon | Arts
In the universe of cinematic drummers, Ruben Stone, the heavy metal drummer in Darius Mauderâs âSound of Metal,â is a classic Andrew Nieman. In short, he's a case study of how dedication, obsession and perfection come at the expense of mental â and often, physical â health. Mauder's film follows Ruben (Riz Ahmed), a drummer in a touring metal duo with his girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke), as he loses his hearing and consequently, the rocker life he was accustomed to. From the moment of his diagnosis, Ruben refuses to listen to medical professionals who advise him to stop...
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