Let It Shine
Let It Shine

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Let It Shine

2012
Movie
104 min
English

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.

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IMDb6.7/10
Google Users85%
Director: John SchultzGenres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

A shy, talented songwriter anonymously posts his lyrics and music online, which become a huge hit. When his music is wrongly attributed to a boastful rival, he must overcome his insecurities and the interference of his father to reclaim his work and win the affection of the girl he likes.

Critical Reception

Let It Shine was generally well-received by audiences, particularly for its music, uplifting message, and performances by its young cast. While not a critical darling, it resonated with its target demographic as a feel-good family musical.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its catchy musical numbers and positive themes.

  • Appreciated for the chemistry between the young leads.

  • Seen as a charming, if predictable, modern musical.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, highlighting its enjoyable music, feel-good story, and the performances of the cast, especially Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones. Many found it to be a heartwarming and entertaining movie for the whole family.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features original songs performed by the cast and was released prior to the movie's premiere, generating buzz for the film's musical elements.

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