Why Are You Making All That Noise?
Why Are You Making All That Noise?

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Why Are You Making All That Noise?

2000
Movie
32 min
English

Why Are You Making All That Noise? is a story of contemporaries who in 1965 formed the Nihilist Spasm Band. Their story encompasses thirty five years of art and performance. Don Alexander introduces a video style that reflects the band's abandon of the disciplines of time and genre.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Robert Patton-SpruillGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young man, fresh out of rehab and trying to rebuild his life, returns to his hometown and falls for the daughter of a local crime boss. He finds himself caught between his desire for a normal future and the dangerous underworld he's trying to escape. His efforts to go straight are continually tested by the pull of his past and the expectations of those around him.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some praised its attempts at social commentary, the overall sentiment was that it failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.

  • Character development is weak, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.

  • Attempts at humor and drama often fall flat, resulting in an uneven tone.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the early acting roles for Sarah Wayne Callies, who would later gain significant fame for her roles in 'Prison Break' and 'The Walking Dead'.

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