Name: Why Does Love?
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-07-16
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Jordan Mooney, Matariki Whatarau, Simon Mead

Like A Horseshoe Being forged On An Anvil

I really like this movie and the reality of the acting and writing and production made it come across as being quite authentic and added so much to the atmosphere in this film.

For anyone who appreciates the dream of being in a band and playing gigs, will connect with the imperfect life and sense of naivety these lads encounter as they build their house of cards in the music industry.

It's kinda carefree, serious, stupid and playful but it's so well made that you feel like you're right there with them breaking the rules with reckless abandon and living out of a suitcase.

And it's not overboard in any way which makes it very enjoyable whilst being believable.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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