Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Seen it?2019 | 95 min | Documentary, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Midge Costin
- Walter MurchSelf
- Ben BurttSelf
- Gary RydstromSelf
- Sofia CoppolaSelf
- Christopher NolanSelf
- Ryan CooglerSelf
- Robert RedfordSelf
- Barbra StreisandSelf
- Ang LeeSelf
- David LynchSelf