The History of Sound, directed by Oliver Hermanus and starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, is a gay romance film about two music students in 1917. Critics have given mixed reviews, frequently likening it to the iconic film Brokeback Mountain, yet with a negative slant. Reviews from outlets like Variety and The Guardian criticize its pace and emotional depth, describing it as listless and overly tasteful. Mescal, however, has expressed discontent with these comparisons, suggesting they overlook the film's unique qualities.
"It's far from incompetent, but it's listless and spiritually inexpressive. It's Brokeback Mountain on sedatives."
"A quasi- Brokeback Mountain offering... an anaemic, laborious, achingly tasteful film... persistent mournful awe at its own sadness."
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