Product Details

• Actors: Jason Schwartzman, Elijah Wood, john frusciante, Juliette Lewis, Wayne Coyne
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Lightyear
• DVD Release Date: March 9, 2010
• Run Time: 74 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0031DRVRI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,353 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Heart Is a Drum Machine" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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HEART IS A DRUM MACHINE - DVD Movie

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kind of boring, all opinions, March 19, 2011

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This review is from: The Heart Is a Drum Machine (DVD)

I usually love just about any kind of music documentary, but this was nothing but a whole lot of short interviews. There's a couple of short explanations on sound and the human ear and the gold record they sent into space. But other than that it's just a long string of people's opinions on what music is.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you are intrigued by the emotion and science behind music, you will like this film, March 9, 2010

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Ronald A. Sussman (Scottsdale, AZ) - See all my reviews
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I had the pleasure of working on this film as both the online editor and colorist so I have watched it many times. The film tries to get to the "heart" of what music is and how it affects us on so many levels. While not a fast paced film, it still manages to grab and hold the viewers attention because the subject matter is so intriguing- How does one describe "music"? It brings forth both a visceral and physical response and the many interviewees are funny, thoughtful and insightful. If you are a musician or just love music than give this film a viewing!

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A rambling disappointment, April 18, 2010

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A. Grainger (Auckland, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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To say this is a "documentary" is to use the word very loosely. I expected this film to be about why humans are innately drawn to listening to and creating music. The reality is that it's just 74 minutes of musicians (some good, some extremely poor) rambling on about their vague notions of what music "is". You will learn nothing from watching this, and if I can save you $17 with this one star review then I feel like my job has been done.

However, it is almost worth buying for the 40 minute uncut interview with John Frusciante included as a bonus feature. If you're a fan of John then you will really enjoy that part. It's quite a unique and raw insight into his mind.