
Drumline
Half time is game time.
Directed by Charles Stone III
Produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Wendy Finerman Productions
An energetic, feel-good coming-of-age story about a talented drummer learning humility and teamwork through music, friendship, and romance at a Southern university.
A talented street drummer from Harlem enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.
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Does Drumline end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Drumline easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Drumline scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Drumline violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Drumline sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
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Like Drumline
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Drumline
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Drumline, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Drumline, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Drumline, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































