Hearts Beat Loud

"In his recent profile of the reclusive Australian novelist and poet Gerald Murnane, New York Times journalist Mark Binelli revealed the writer’s obsession with crafting stories and illustrations that paint in minute detail a private fantasy world. With no intended readers in mind, the inference was that Murnane had embraced a kind of ‘pure’ prose. Why is it strange for writers to write for no readers, but not strange for musicians to jam by themselves for no listeners?"

"Kiersey Clemons proves she's the real deal. As for the film around her, Haley's 21-drum solo salute to the passage of time is, like Frank, merely fine."

"Offerman puts in a subtle turn beneath his humongous ageing-hipster beard and Clemons is deliciously natural as the exasperated Sam."

"There's not a rough edge in sight - and, for many viewers, that will be just fine."

"Frank and Sam make beautiful music together. No, that's not a metaphor; it's an accurate description that's central to what makes "Hearts Beat Loud" such an engaging endeavour."

"A slice of pure cinematic joy with Offerman and Clemons on top form."

"A sincere, occasionally touching family dramedy with a music backdrop."

"...just might worm its way into your heart."