Love Shines

2010 ""

Love Shines

7.8 | 1h29m | en | Documentary

An atmospheric quest film, Love Shines follows Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he embarks on a last ditch effort to achieve a 'hit'. The curtain pulls back for a rare glimpse inside the process as Sexsmith works with legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue). But will this be enough? Sexsmith must emerge with a song that achieves commercial radio play, but the journey with Rock also turns introspective.

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7.8 | 1h29m | en | Documentary , Music | More Info

Released: October. 08,2010 | Released Producted By: , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Ron Sexsmith , Bob Rock , Leslie Feist

Director

Douglas Arrowsmith

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Trailers & Images

Cast

Ron Sexsmith

as Self

No Heart Feelings Love Shines Jesse Cook - One Night at the Metropolis

Bob Rock

as Self

Love Shines Metallica: Some Kind of Monster A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

Leslie Feist

as Self

Shut Up and Play the Piano Look at What the Light Did Now Love Shines A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

Reviews

firstlook I recently saw Daniel Lanois' film "Here Is What Is." In it, there is a quiet scene; an exchange between Lanois and Brian Eno in which Lanois asks Eno where art/music comes from. Eno explains that, while most people would think that a composer like Mozart merely sat down and wrote his symphonies in one go, the creative process is more of a piecing together of elements over time, a slow build if you will; it's rare that those elements simply fall together at the start of the process. Eno's words are inspiring to anyone yearning to tap into their inner artist and gain the confidence to "build" their creative works.Love Shines provides a peek behind the artistic process. The film illuminates the unlikely pairing of legendary music producer Bob Rock and balladeer Ron Sexsmith as they record Ron's latest album. Throughout the movie, Ron lays bare his feelings and frustrations surrounding his often elusive success, bringing us a genuine sense of his humanity. Shot over the period of 8 or 9 years, the film ultimately must be described as a feel-good piece, as underdog Sexsmith gains the audience's hearts and support as we witness his own slow build. It should be noted that the score, most of which features the songs from his latest album, doesn't disappoint either.Nice work.

Martin Rigby A combination of excellent photography, wonderful music and an unlikely star in the form of Ron Sexsmith makes Love Shines compelling cinema.Telling the story of Ron Sexsmith's battle for mainstream success despite a considerable reputation as a singer/songwriter in his native Canada (winner of the 2005 Juno songwriting award), it's a remarkably frank insight into one man's struggle with identity and self-respect. Sexsmith is painfully honest about his self-doubts and it's only the testimony of the likes of Elvis Costello and Leslie Feist that makes clear just how highly rated he is by his fellow artists.An uplifting and inspiring movie that never drags.