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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Negative: 4 out of 30

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  1. RajS.
    Dec 17, 2002
    10
    The drumming in this film blew me away. I gave this a 10 for keeping me excited for what was coming next. I was smiling ear to ear with anticipation.
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  2. TabithaW.
    Jan 12, 2003
    10
    I loved this movie so much i want to see it again. i think nick cannon did a wonderful job at his first time acting. i also think he should make another movie very soon.
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  3. RyanM.
    Jan 2, 2003
    0
    It's sickening, that even major critics could fall for crap like this. This redefines the term "cliche'd". It's a sad, pathetic, ebonics-spoken movie about drumming? It gets worse, but not much.
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  4. NickC.
    May 5, 2003
    8
    If the story line wasn't soo cheesy this movie would've been a masterpiece.
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  5. RedS.
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    Your drums so great, I like it!
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  6. SoniaF.
    Dec 14, 2002
    10
    I loved this movie. It was very educational.
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  7. Robert
    Oct 25, 2003
    7
    A somewhat enjoyable movie, though I found it very frustrating to watch at times. I don't quite undertand how this was a comedy, however. I would say it was almost completely drama.
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  8. ChadS.
    Jan 3, 2003
    6
    "Drumline" is very predictable but not unbearably so. In a crappy film, the white drummer would get ostracized, and maybe even beaten up before proving that he belongs. "Drumline" addresses his ethnicity, but does so with a lot of subtlety. Also, there's a girl drummer, and in a crappy film, she'd be the Mary Stuart Masterson jealous of Lea Thompson. Thankfully, there's no love triangle, thus no speech where the hero gives the platonic friend a hug. And even though Orlando Jones gives an unsung performance and the drum-off is more exciting than most sports film payoffs, there's no reason why this movie should be close to two hours. Expand
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  9. [Anonymous]
    Jan 7, 2003
    7
    A very enjoyable film that evoked reminisces of being in, and veiwing show band performances.
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  10. C.D.
    Feb 8, 2003
    0
    This is the worst movie I've ever seen. The acting is terrible, the "plot" is terrible, and all of the characters are all despicable. Need I go on?
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  11. PaulM.
    Mar 16, 2003
    9
    Wildly entertaining, good acting, and jump out of your seat fun!
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  12. TiffanyG.
    May 3, 2003
    10
    This is an excellent movie! ! It's is inspiring for all young people interested in music, and a memory-refresher for those who participated in marching bands while in high school or college. "Drumline" brought back special high school memories for me!! It is AWESOME!! (And so is Orlando Jones .... he's a major HOTTIE!!!)
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  13. ML
    May 8, 2003
    10
    The music was wicked... I liked it!
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  14. MitchH.
    Sep 7, 2003
    9
    This is a suprisinly good film. I was expecting just predictable fluff, but I got a whole lot more. This movie has heart and it's drumline and band scenes are spectacular and are full of intensity. A must see movie.
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  15. PriscilaM.
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    I love this movie!! It is the best movie yet!!!
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  16. vanced.
    Jul 13, 2005
    10
    A truly magnificent film let's see more like this.
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  17. AshleyG.
    Sep 30, 2005
    10
    Great movie! Brings me to my feet everytime, but it's not for the traditional, uptight people because they would just think it was another flakey film.
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  18. NikkeB.
    Dec 16, 2002
    10
    The movie was awesome! I would give it a 20!
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  19. RoyB.
    Nov 26, 2003
    10
    I paid this movie very little attention when it was released at theaters, I purchased it for my girlfriend as a movie for her needless to say I have since purchased the DVD , there are so many visually captivating scenes ,from the initial choreagraphy , this movie gets funkier and flashier , the stick work on the snare drums is so good that I have often found myself watching it over and over again because there is so much action going on each time I watched it I found myself focusing in on a different aspect of these talented athletes/musicians this is a great movie and this is coming from a 38 year old male who normally gets a steady diet of horror and action and this movie is packed with action, action, action this is a great movie and the dialogue is much cleaner than the warning for innuendo and language would suggest...This film is a keeper and the finale is a great mano- a-mano(band against band)battle that I guarantee you will give you all the bang for your buck. Expand
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  20. SarahR.
    Apr 16, 2003
    2
    It was kind of fun but it has quite a few mistakes that only a band nerd would notice. I laughed at it instead of with it.
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  21. 8Ball
    Apr 26, 2003
    8
    This movie super cool. I like the girls and drums. It's about my people and life. I give it an 8 cuz I'm 8 Ball!
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  22. KareemS.
    Jul 14, 2003
    10
    I'll give love for Nick Cannon. He did his thang in the movi that was one of mt best movies. I love Nick Cannon Girlfriend in the movie.
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  23. SaerA.
    Mar 21, 2004
    8
    It really was a good movie. It also made sense and I really liked it.
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  24. cs
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    Very good musical movie for marching band lovers.
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  25. BillJ.
    Dec 26, 2003
    10
    Funny yet serious.
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  26. Feb 27, 2011
    10
    Hands down one of the best movies I have seen, seriously. Great storyline and Nick Cannon really gets into this character. Drumming was unreal and story had some nice twists.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    70
    Brimming with heart and humor -- Drumline is a formulaic crowdpleaser set in the competitive world of university marching bands at predominantly black universities.
  2. If you were ever in marching band, you'll love this; if not, stay far away.
  3. Reviewed by: Mike Clark
    63
    If it's conventional, it's also competent. Thanks to director Charles Stone III (of the famed "Whassuup?!" Budweiser spots), the clichés at least have a good beat.