The film is an extended version of a short film, which was shot in 2013. The prologue of the film is not in the image, but slowly opened in the sound. After a burst of more and more intense drums, the camera turned to a young man who was beating a drum set passionately. This scene shows us the protagonist's musical talent and passion for playing.
A lot of music and beats flooded it, which was the tone set at the beginning of "Burst Drummer". The film’s director and screenwriter Devin Chasulee invited Dan Levy and Duke Ellington to write the episodes "Instigate the Real Me" and "Caravan", showing his outstanding musical insights. In addition, he also knows how to highlight the theme of the movie, that is, creating great music requires both sweat and talent.
However, this is still a movie after all. The protagonist Andrew Neiman has listened to idol Buddy Rich’s "Bird Paradise" countless times, eager to become a top drummer like him. His desire is the spiritual source of this film. This setting, coupled with the excellent interpretation of the two leading actors, makes the film extremely shocking.
In a short film shot in 2013, Johnny Simmons starred as a young drummer. In the movie, Mills Taylor successfully took over the role and performed a new interpretation. The resolute young man Andrew Neiman wants to get rid of the common people, including the mediocre ideas of his father who has been teaching and nurturing him, so he is strict with himself. Mills Taylor's interpretation of Andrew Neiman makes the character very charming.
J.K. Simmons, who plays the role of the Devil's coach, was out in the limelight and attracted a lot of attention. J.K. Simmons endows Terence Fletcher with multiple complexities. His performance makes the ending of "Burst Drummer" not so unexpected, but interesting. ()
