The plot of Feel My Voice touches you and leaves a mark on your mind even after the credits start to roll. The story revolves around Eletta Musso, the only member of her family who can hear. Once she discovers her singing talent, a world full of opportunities opens in front of her. But that isn’t as easy as it sounds. She now has two worlds that are constantly colliding with each other. Her family relies heavily on her for very obvious reasons, while her passion is also giving her an inner calling. This leaves Eletta with surmounting guilt. The question is: which world will Eletta end up choosing?
Feel My Voice is a story that forces us to put on our thinking caps and place ourselves in the place of Eletta. For her, this is one of the most difficult decisions to make. And somewhere, while watching the movie, you can feel her plight. That is when one should know that the makers succeeded in making a good movie, since we are thinking about her all through the run time.
The character development of Eletta needs to be studied. She knows how much her family is dependent on her, yet she has a burning desire for music that she cannot let go of. That arch of the character who is self-aware is what makes Feel My Voice a well-made, beautifully described movie.
The performances shown in the movie are also good. Sarah Toscano as Eletta Musso is amazing. She comes across as a mature girl torn between family and her heart's desire. Toscano has done a great job, and it is indeed difficult to understand when the acting ends and when the character starts to roll. The emotions portrayed, which are diverse in nature, are so well depicted that one ends up feeling for Eletta Musso and the crossroad of life she has fallen into. Serena Rossi as Eletta’s music teacher plays a crucial role that complements Eletta’s character well. Her portrayal, too, has been done in a very nuanced manner. This makes the entire combo a beautiful pair to be watched out for throughout the runtime of Feel My Voice.
The pacing is slightly uneven, but that is fine given the seriousness of the plot. Yet I wouldn’t call it a slow movie. It does have its moments where it is moving at a speed good enough for us to understand what exactly is happening in the movie.
So if you want to watch something soothing and calm, this movie is a great watch. It is sweet, gentle, yet holds a lot of depth in what it serves to the audience. It isn’t a movie where you can laugh all the time. Feel My Voice requires you to understand the character of Eletta Musso and her dilemma. It is only when you do that you will understand the whole movie and the message it is trying to deliver. Hence, for a quick weekend watch, Fell My Voice should come to your list.
Final Score- [7/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Ch
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Publisher at Midgard Times