In a film that centers on profound loss, the audience is absolutely living with Ruben in what's left of his old world – and what it is becoming.

...an incredibly refined character piece.

...a film that deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience...

...a thought-provoking film that rises above what could have been a gimmick at its heart to become something painful and moving.

As Ruben's fear and rage begins to open itself to the unknown, the movie reaches toward something profound — finding real, furious power in the spaces between the sound.

A small film that hits big, Sound Of Metal is a gem you’ll want to bang the drum for.

A beautifully argued parable about the need to go where life takes you, Darius Marder’s debut thrives on the soul of Riz Ahmed and the bold creativity of sound designer Nicholas Becker. Together they make Sound Of Metal sing.

...Ahmed’s performance clarifies the drama and delivers the meaning of Ruben’s final epiphany. He gives the film energy and point.