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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

October 25, 2019
1h 35m
Documentary
History
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
68/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

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Details

Director
Midge Costin
Cast
Walter Murch, Ben Burtt, Gary Rydstrom, Sofia Coppola, Christopher Nolan, Ryan Coogler, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Ang Lee, David Lynch
Release Date
October 25, 2019
Production
Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet Corp., GoodMovies Entertainment, Busterfilms

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
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Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
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CinemaExpert
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December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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