Rising Low
Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.
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Plot Summary
A struggling writer, desperate for inspiration and money, takes on a job ghostwriting a book for a reclusive former movie star. As he delves into her past and her unconventional life, he finds himself falling for her, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, and his own life and the story he's trying to tell.
Critical Reception
Rising Low received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the romantic elements while others found the film to be slow-paced and unengaging.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's central romance is unconvincing and lacks chemistry.
- The plot feels derivative and fails to offer any fresh insights into the writing or acting professions.
- Despite a few strong performances, the overall execution is lackluster.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, with no significant consensus on what audiences specifically liked or disliked about the film. It appears to have a very limited audience base.
Fun Fact
Rising Low was one of Jim Caviezel's earlier roles after his breakout performance in 'The Thin Red Line' and before his starring role in 'The Passion of the Christ'.
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