Together
Together

Movie spotlight

Together

2009
Movie
14 min
English

A year after his brother's death, Rob discovers that the only way to help his father cope with the loss is to "force" his affection onto him.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users75%
Director: Lasse HallströmGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, aspiring musician named Rob is struggling to make ends meet in London. He forms a band with his friends and dreams of making it big, but faces numerous setbacks and personal challenges along the way. Through his journey, he also navigates a complicated romantic relationship with a free-spirited artist named Lucy, who inspires his music.

Critical Reception

Together received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its heartfelt performances and themes of pursuing dreams, others found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the film's emotional core and soundtrack.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its earnest performances and exploration of artistic ambition.

  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and underdeveloped romantic subplot.

  • The soundtrack was noted as a highlight by many reviewers.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a touching and relatable story about pursuing one's passions. Many appreciated the music and the chemistry between the lead actors, although some felt the plot could have been more innovative.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Rehearsal' and underwent significant changes during its development and production.

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