‘The High Note’ may dazzle with some glamour here and there, but it ultimately can’t save itself from overwhelming clichés and tropes.
Author: Ben Rolph
Ben Rolph
DiscussingFilm's Senior Film Critic, Ben Rolph, loves to review films, ranging from indies to blockbusters. He loves musicals, horror, and indies among a broad range of other genres. Also, Ben is the Chairman and Founder of the DiscussingFilm Critic Awards. In his spare time, Ben’s watching DCTV shows and going on about Melissa Benoist, Chris Wood, and Grant Gustin. Follow him here: @thedctvshow
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