THE BEAT BENEATH MY FEET (2014) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - John Williams

Written by - Michael Muller

Starring - Luke Perry, Lisa Dillon, Nicholas Galitzine

"A introverted teenage boy with ambitions of becoming a singer songwriter but crippled by shyness meets a rock and roll legend now on the run from the law and recovering from the trauma of the loss of his son, which he blames himself for. The two meet, bond and through their relationship develops a chance at redemption. 

The Beat Beneath My Feet easily differentiates itself from other music coming of age comedy dramas of the last twenty years due to a clever screenplay with a more impressive emotional and psychological depth and a fresh sense of humour. 

Director John Williams employs a fresh and creative approach to the film, a style that also makes use of animation while the music itself does not take over the film and rather conveys it and becomes an extension of the two lead characters through a great work of narrative synergy. 

Much praise also goes to the actors, particularly the two leads, with newcomer Nicholas Galitzine impressive in the role of the kid and Luke Perry perhaps delivering his best big screen performance to date."

Comedy, UK