Best Music movies of 2016

La La Land(2016)

Combined Rating:
96
Combined Critics Rating: 96

While waiting for their big breaks, two proper L.A. dreamers, a suavely- charming, soft-spoken jazz pianist and a brilliant, vivacious playwright, attempt to reconcile aspirations and relationship in a magical old-school romance.



Sing Street(2016)

Combined Rating:
85
Combined Critics Rating: 83

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.



Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping(2016)

Combined Rating:
78
Combined Critics Rating: 75

When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status.



David Brent: Life on the Road(2016)

Combined Rating:
60
Combined Critics Rating: 58

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British TV series The Office (2001), as he now fancies himself a rock star on the road.



Ae Dil Hai Mushkil(2016)

Combined Rating:
44
Combined Critics Rating: 31

This story explores love - the shapes it takes, the ways it changes us and the exhilarating and often terrifying ride it takes us on. It is the journey of two characters, Alizeh and Ayan, as they navigate life, love and heartbreak.



High Strung(2016)

Combined Rating:
35
Combined Critics Rating: 30

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance ...



Ordinary World(2016)

Combined Rating:
34
Combined Critics Rating: 40

An aging punk rocker copes with life after rock.



Nina(2016)

Combined Rating:
31
Combined Critics Rating: 37

The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.



London Town(2016)

Combined Rating:
28
Combined Critics Rating: 35

In '70s London, a 14 year-old boy is introduced to the Clash by his estranged mother. It changes his life forever.



Dreamland(2016)

Combined Rating:
24
Combined Critics Rating: 34

Part-time pianist Monty Fagan begins a May-December romance that upends his home life.



XOXO(2016)

Combined Rating:
17
Combined Critics Rating: 5

Six strangers' lives collide in one frenetic, dream-chasing, hopelessly romantic night.



La danseuse(2016)

Combined Rating:
16
Combined Critics Rating: 18

Loïe Fuller was the toast of the Folies Bergères at the turn of the 20th century and an inspiration for Toulouse-Lautrec and the Lumière Brothers. The film revolves around her complicated relationship with protégé and rival Isadora Duncan.



Souvenir(2016)

Combined Rating:
13
Combined Critics Rating: 17

A forgotten European Song Contest singer, fading away in a pâté factory, falls in love with a young aspiring boxer. Together they decide to attempt her comeback.



Rock On 2(2016)

Combined Rating:
11
Combined Critics Rating: 8

The band, Magik reunites with some new members.



Elis(2016)

Combined Rating:
6
Combined Critics Rating: 6

The life of Elis Regina, undoubtedly the greatest Brazilian singer of all time, is told in this biopic film with energetic and pulsating rhythm.



EMO the Musical(2016)

Combined Rating:
5
Combined Critics Rating: 7

Ethan, a sullen high-school student whose life is defined by what he hates, finds love with a blindly optimistic Christian girl Trinity, much to the annoyance of his angst-filled band mates and her evangelistic brethren.



Dalida(2016)

Combined Rating:
4
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Based on the true story of acclaimed music icon "Dalida" born in Cairo, who gained celebrity in the 50s, singing in French, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, German, Italian, playing in awarded ...



Rammstein: Paris(2016)

Combined Rating:
4
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Rammstein's concert recorded in Paris, back in 2012.



Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta(2016)

Combined Rating:
3
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In a story that reflects the teen star's own real life, Martina Stoessel ("Tini") will leave behind the world of Violetta. Striking out alone, she journeys to the Italian countryside where ...



Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary(2016)

Combined Rating:
3
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A filmed production of the musical 'Miss Saigon' for its 25th anniversary, performed live at London's Prince Edward Theatre, in London's West End. Including the 2hr 20minute production and a bonus 35-minute "25th Anniversary Gala" which included stars of the original cast, Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman.




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