The High Note

"You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top."

2020 1h 53m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 481

RomanceComedyMusicDrama

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Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.

“You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top.”

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Cast

Dakota Johnson
Maggie Sherwoode
Tracee Ellis Ross
Grace Davis
Ice Cube
Jack Robertson
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
David Cliff
Bill Pullman
Max
June Diane Raphael
Gail
Eugene Cordero
Seth
Uttera Singh
Theresa

Credits

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Director: Nisha Ganatra
Writers: Flora Greeson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nisha Ganatra, shot by Jason McCormick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Amie Doherty. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Wendy Greene Bricmont shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross and Ice Cube carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Marketing tagline: "You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9308382 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nisha Ganatra directs. Jason McCormick behind the camera. Amie Doherty scores. Wendy Greene Bricmont cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 6 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Nisha Ganatra, shot by Jason McCormick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Amie Doherty. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Wendy Greene Bricmont shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross and Ice Cube carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "You've got to start at the bottom before you take it from the top.".
8IMDB entry: tt9308382 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jason McCormick
Original score: Amie Doherty
Editing: Wendy Greene Bricmont
Production design: Theresa Guleserian
Costume design: Jenny Eagan
Stunt coordinator: Mickey Giacomazzi
Runtime: 113 min · 1h 53m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $2,217,874
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The High Note (2020)

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SWITCH.2020-06-14
★ 6/10
You could do a lot worse than 'The High Note' for a light two hours when there's nothing else to watch; it's just unfortunate that its charismatic cast can't save an off-pitch script. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-high-note-a-mid-tempo-comedy-romp

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