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The Accompanist

By Golu
This film can be a good case study of how a badly directed and an extremely badly edited movie can ruin whatever little spark a story idea has. The film hots one wrong note after the other with random scenes interlaced over one another at odd time, making you think why was this film ever made and what was the point.

Jason, an aging pianist is lonely and playing music. He has a past and secret which we do not find until later, but apparently he has magical healing capabilities through his music. He works playing piano for a ballet company. A student Brandon, who somehow knows about his power, arm twists Jason into practicing with him every night to prepare for New York Ballet audition. The two men have sort of attraction, while Brandon is also dealing with a very abusive boyfriend Adam, who has cancer and also has some issues with his father from his past. Before you know Brandon moves in with Jason and they are having an affair, while Jasons kids disprove. Turns out his wife and kids died few years back in an accident and Jason lives in this fantasy world where he talks to his kids. Jealous boyfriend Adam comes back to the scene where he is mysteriously treated By Jason. Jason realizes that the two Brandon and Adam are meant for each other, so he moves away from the relationship.

Just about everything in this film is clumsy and utterly amateurish. I mean, I have seen low budget films but they way random sceneries like Hollywood signs, beach shots, sky shots interrupt the flow of film here is bizarre. And then suddenly a kissing scene thrown in out of nowhere, the kids showing up, its just one hot mess after the other. There are prolonged ballet scenes which made me feel many times that I am watching ballet tutorials or something. The acting was alright , but everything about this film was soooo bad. Sure enough, after the film was done, I found that the lead actor Jason also happened to be the director of. The film, which didn't surprise me one bit, because this seemed like a self indulgent experiment by someone's fantasies. Do not bother with this film at all. An utter waste of time and efforts. The director/actor maybe a good musician but he really should stoop direction right now. (2/10)
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