Film can teach us a lot about various topics. Some films highlight historical events, some films take us deeper inside the lives of people who have inspired us, and some films just make us smile, laugh, and cry. If you are a music lover, there are many movies out there for you to enjoy. Let’s take a look at some of the top films that document musicians, music itself, and musical events.
A Star Is Born (2018)
This was a film that topped the charts of excellence and stole the hearts of fans everywhere. It is the third remake of the original from 1937 and features an entirely new soundtrack sung by the stars of the film Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Bradley Cooper also made his directorial debut with this film. It tells the story of a young budding musician named Ally who falls head over heels in love with a country music star who has crucial problems with alcohol. It is a tale of love, music, hardship, and loss. The film won an Academy Award for its standout single “Shallow,” which also happened to do incredible numbers on the radio charts. It is rated R but has a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rocketman (2019)
Rocketman is a film that many fans, young and old, have been waiting for for a long time. This biography highlights the career development and personal life of music legend Sir Elton John. The film does a fantastic job of showing the audience the incredible highs and very tragic lows of the star’s life. Although the film does blur the lines between fact and fiction, it gives viewers a very authentic taste of becoming a music idol. There is a gut-wrenching performance of “I Want Love” and a powerful moment as the actor then performs “I’m Still Standing.” Starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, and Richard Madden, this film scored a high 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is 121 minutes and also rated R.
The Blues Brothers
This full-length feature actually stems from a classic Saturday Night Live sketch. The main characters are fictional, but there are guest appearances from many different musical legends such as Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and James Brown. The film follows comedians Josh Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as a mischievous pair who intend to raise enough money to prevent the foreclosure of the orphanage they grew up in. It has a high 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and is Rated R.