The Ultimate Playlist of Noise

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise is a 2021 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Bennett Lasseter and written by Mitchell Winkie. The film stars Keean Johnson and Madeline Brewer.

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise
Official release poster
Directed byBennett Lasseter
Written byMitchell Winkie
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVincent Patin
Edited byRobin Gonsalves
Music byErick Schroder
Production
companies
Distributed byHulu
Release date
  • January 15, 2021 (2021-01-15)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise was released in the United States on January 15, 2021, by Hulu. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Johnson and Brewer, as well as their chemistry together, but criticized the film's predictability and overreliance on clichés.

Plot

Before undergoing surgery for a brain tumor that will render him deaf, high school senior Marcus embarks on a cross-country road trip to record a playlist of sounds before he can no longer hear them.

Cast

Production

On November 1, 2019, it was announced that Keean Johnson and Madeline Brewer were cast as the leads of the film, with Bennett Lasseter directing from a screenplay by Mitchell Winkie, with LD Entertainment and American High producing, and Hulu distributing.[1] Later that month, on November 22, it was reported that Emily Skeggs, Oliver Cooper, Ariela Barer, Jake Weary, and Gordon Winarick would also be joining the cast.[2]

Filming

Principal photography occurred in late 2019 and wrapped in mid-December. The film was shot in downtown Syracuse, New York, which served as a stand in for New York City.[3]

Release

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise was digitally released by Hulu on January 15, 2021.[4]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 43% rating based on 14 reviews.[5]

In a negative review, Adam Graham of The Detroit News wrote that the film is, “is a teen romance with no new material to offer.”[6] Allen Adams of The Maine Edge opined that the film, “is well-intentioned and competently-made, but it simply can’t hit all the notes to which it aspires.”[7]

Critics also noted the film's similarities to Sound of Metal, a film released less than two months before The Ultimate Playlist of Noise in which a drummer played by Riz Ahmed struggles to adapt to the sudden loss of his hearing.[7][8]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (November 1, 2019). "'Alita: Battle Angel's Keean Johnson, Madeline Brewer To Star In 'The Ultimate Playlist of Noise' Film From Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (November 22, 2019). "'The Ultimate Playlist Of Noise': Emily Skeggs, Ariela Barer, Oliver Cooper & More Board Hulu Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  3. "Syracuse movie debuts on Hulu Friday, 'The Ultimate Playlist of Noise'". CNY Central. January 15, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  4. Johnny, Loftus (January 15, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Ultimate Playlist of Noise' on Hulu, Where A Troubled Teen Takes To The Road In Search Of Recorded Sound". Decider. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  5. "The Ultimate Playlist of Noise (2021) – Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  6. Graham, Adam (January 14, 2021). "Review: Sap-filled 'Ultimate Playlist of Noise' in love with itself". The Detroit News]. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  7. Adams, Allen (January 18, 2021). "'The Ultimate Playlist of Noise' can't hit all the notes". The Maine Edge. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  8. Eisenberg, Eric (January 13, 2021). "Hulu's The Ultimate Playlist Of Noise Review: A Standard Coming Of Age Drama With Cute, Emotional Moments". CinemaBlend]. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
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