Definitely not, but I honestly think most viewers can find enjoyment in this one. In times like the ones we are living in right now, you can't ask for a nicer story to watch. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Not only does this shine a light on the fact that her attention is being taken away from Davis, but it also may lead to a promising future for everyone involved. Coming Soon. It's a shame The High Note is too busy honey-coating its chase-your-dream production to let those messy emotions unravel up in the mix. Let us know what you think. You're almost there! and the Terms and Policies, It was set in the showbiz sector of late-night television talk shows but focused on two women, very different yet striving for similar professional goals in a male-dominated environment. Tracee Ellis Ross and a supremely entertaining story...she powerfully belts out six new songs while playing a beloved pop singer determined to stay cool. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". I enjoy underdog films, but I'm always worried I'll be able to predict everything. Both face resistance in interesting ways, but ultimately the message is clear: Follow your path, your dreams,  and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The subject matter of music may not entice everyone, but there's more to the story than that. The presence of Tracee Ellis Ross as Grace Davis, a multiple Grammy-winning musical icon now on the other side of 40 and fighting against career advice telling her to lean on her past instead of charting a new,  more satisfying course, is of course fascinating casting. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. ), The Dream Team: Inside the Creation of The High Note. Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her overworked personal assistant. The daughter of Motown legend Diana Ross has been much better known for her comedic talents, particularly in her long-running series Black-ish, but now is venturing into her mother’s territory in this role by singing and recording publicly for the first time. It is sweet, uplifting and engaging throughout. Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. All Rights reserved. A feel-good story about a likeable character trying to find their way. PG-13 (Suggestive References|Some Strong Language), drama, | Fresh (122) Nor could any claim remotely like that be made for The High Note. Comment Report abuse. The Circus: Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth, The City of the Future (A Cidade do Futuro), Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. ©2020 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Sign up here. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details. You ARE going to waste over 2 hours of your life. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Movies Leaving Netflix at the End of September 2020, Ryan Gosling to Star in David Leitch Action Film, and More Movie News. Not to worry, though, this is clearly not her mother, or a roman à clef in any way, and Ross, this Ross, ably proves she has inherited the musical talent but in her own style — or at least that of Grace Davis, the fictional star she plays here. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2020. When Grace's manager (Ice Cube) 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. Cinemark Focus Features sends out the Working Title production on VOD and digital platforms Friday. Supposed to hit theatres, but now streaming on-demand to rent, The High Note is the prime example of a story that feels tired but works really well anyways. All Critics (175) Maggie is the overworked personal assistant to Grace Davis, a superstar singer whose talent and ego have reached unbelievable heights. It may not be a gritty document of the inner workings of the cutthroat music biz, but right now I am gonna opt for the feel-good high road The High Note chooses to follow. |, September 17, 2020 5.0 out of 5 stars It hit the high notes with me! All rights reserved. Coming Soon. Cinemark While Maggie eventually proves her competence as a producer, there's no attempt to suggest that her work is especially brilliant or groundbreaking.