Miles Ahead

  • 2016


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Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.2
This genres minefield is almost unavoidable, no matter how strenuously one tries to find a unique path through it. Av Club
1.5
Hes also predictably charismatic as Davis, capturing the mans raspy voice, hard stare, and infinite swagger. Av Club
3.8
Like Davis, the movie keeps reaching for new ideas, occasionally hitting on some great ones. Indie Wire
3.5
But when it commits its focus to one particularly odd adventure, it becomes a surprisingly fun movie. We Got This Covered
3.0
Unfortunately, instead of delivering something thats kind of blue, we wind up with something else thats vivid purple. Austin Chronicle
1.5
It is one of the best performances of Cheadles career, made all the more remarkable because hes directing all the scenes, as well. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Miles Ahead consciously imitates the blaxploitation era of Shaft and Super Fly, a strange strategy that you cant help but smile at. Sometimes it feels .. Time Out
2.0
The dissonance between its two story strands may nevertheless alienate some viewers. Screen Daily
3.0
Its not as bad as it sounds, though.Rather than employing the usual, dopey, birth to death biopic scenario, Cheadle focuses on a single episode and le .. Vulture
3.5
Everyone got on board, so Cheadle proceeded to co write, direct and star in what now amounts to a piece of Miles Davis fan fiction: Miles Ahead is a c .. Paste Magazine
4.4
But there is a quiet brilliance to the film that left me electrified, inspired, challenged like all great films should. Rogerebert
4.0
Miles Davis didnt lead the kind of life that could be sensibly pinned down in a single film.Miles Ahead has the good sense not to try. Telegraph
4.0
Its all a wild ride, with an uncertain end, but the journey itself is great. Ny Daily News
3.8
Miles Ahead is more a provocative character sketch than a meaty portrait, but its a film that should be applauded for its daring, and for Cheadles sha .. Philly
2.5
A case of ambition exceeding actual accomplishment Cheadle tries for a high note in Miles Ahead that he never manages to reach. One Guys Opinion
2.5
The movie never presumes to declare just why Davis spent half a decade in seclusion. Village Voice
3.8
Have somebody there to witness the greatness at a pivotal moment. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
10 1 6 / 10 Instead of forging ahead with a bio pic on the life and times of jazz legend Miles Davis, co writer/director Don Cheadle takes a small sli .. Blu Ray
3.8
Its so structurally and rhythmically free flowing so jazzy that I think its still worth a look. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
To concentrate on the least productive phase of Daviss career may seem perverse, but Cheadle and cowriter Steven Baigelman are fascinated with the ide .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Miles Ahead is a daring exercise in risk taking and experimentation with the format of a movie biography. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Tweet Miles Ahead Daniel Barnes By This article was published on 04.21.16 Advertisement Don Cheadle stars, co writes and makes his feature directorial .. News Review
3.0
Cheadle deserves plenty of credit, but his performance veers towards caricature, and the film doesnt quite hit the high notes that it aims for. Radio Times
2.5
I didnt avoid it, but simply had no exposure, at least as far as I can remember. Screen It
4.0
Daviss behaviour is monstrous but Cheadle plays him with such charisma that he seems perversely sympathetic anyway. We root for him. Independent
3.1
Like Born To Be Blue, Miles Ahead is allergic to all things biopic, especially the cheap psychology and the effort to tie up a complex life with a nea .. Rolling Stone
3.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
3.5
And like all good jazz, you can enjoy it without always knowing where its going. The Wrap
3.2
Capturing the essence of a great artist on film is always a risky business since most of the time the artistry is not easily dramatized. Cs Monitor
3.5
In spite of films like the recent Whiplash or the classic Sweet Smell of Success, jazz as backdrop hasnt had an easy time on the big screen. Film Journal
3.0
Don Cheadle co wrote and stars in his directorial debut, a fanciful (Cheadle prefers the term metaphorical) tale of an encounter between Ewan McGregor .. The Guardian
4.0
There comes a time in the life of any creative artist, or maybe any ambitious careerist, when a wave of middle aged tiredness brings an awful dilemma. .. The Guardian
3.0
Miles Ahead isnt an epic for the ages but it is, undeniably, cool. The Guardian
3.5
Sometimes this means a lapse into uninspired chases and shootouts. Az Central
3.5
Cheadle privileges the music in a way that shows his love and admiration for its creator. He has tried to make a movie that Davis would have liked, so .. Smh
5.0
It is obvious early on that Cheadle is giving us a combination shaggy dog adventure yarn and a marvelous portrait (not story) of the man and his music .. Mountain X
2.0
A life is what it is: bright, brilliant, full of missteps and contradictions and moments of sheer transcendent glory.We can try to take that mess of h .. Npr
4.4
Cheadle, a chameleon like actor, goes beyond capturing the legends hushed, raspy voice, precise trumpet fingering, violent temper and showoff wardrobe .. Star Tribune
3.0
But it is not so much Cheadles direction that matters here, as his truly arresting performance. Daily Mail
1.0
Music lies at the heart of the real mans appeal and importance, and its with the music that the movie fails most grievously. Slate
3.0
And what Miles Ahead lacks in biographical detail, it makes up for in attitude, offering an impressionistic and entertaining snapshot that captures th .. Flim List
3.0
A largely inventive and energetic portrayal of a past their prime music legend thats let down by its unnecessary trad biopic beats. Empire
1.3
If Miles Davis the horn player is an idol, you can see this movie and still be a fan of his masterpiece recordings. But if you want to know what he wa .. Observer
4.0
Its the kind of story that demands attention but can be frustrating unless youre all in, which is worth it just to see Cheadles worthy performance. Common Sense Media
2.5
Cheadle instead pays homage by creating a film as challenging as its talented subject. Sf Gate
3.0
Terrible people often make beautiful music, a quandary when we want to believe that true beauty shines from within. Time
2.5
The film is less a character study than an impressionistic portrait of a troubled artists internal chaos. Slant Magazine
3.8
In his feature directorial debut, Don Cheadle delivers a dazzling performance as Miles Davis. Washington Post
3.5
Purists may howl, but theyll also miss the pleasure and point of this playfully impressionistic movie. The New York Times
2.8
And yet I wish Miles Ahead had more of the unpredictable force thats made Miles Davis catalog so essential as part of the American lexicon. The Film Stage
3.8
A lot of this is made up, even more than usual for a musical biopic. Chicago Tribune
3.1
It almost doesnt matter that it never happened; the movie convinces you it should have. Boston Globe
3.8
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford Suffering chronic hip pain, jazz innovator Miles Davis (Don Cheadle) retreats from public life, his creativity dulled by .. Reeling Reviews
2.0
Cheadle has made the most action packed Miles Davis biopic in the history of ideas for Miles Davis biopics. Uproxx
5.0
But what is it instead.Its a dream, a fantasy about how Daviss life shaped his music and vice versa. Flickfilosopher
3.0
But these flourishes are merely decorations on a largely conventional, mostly uninteresting chase yarn. The Irish Times
2.8
Its a film that almost dares you to describe it as a straight up biopic. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
The whole storyline is a silly distraction that doesnt provide any insight about Davis as a musician or a cultural icon. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
As an ending it feels dramatically soft, but as a generation spanning salute its playful, respectful and uplifting. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Actor Don Cheadle, the star, director and co writer of this ambitious biopic, doesnt want to play nicely. He wants to play. Standard
0.5
Everything else in this film seems to have been contrived and fabricated.I didnt know much about Miles Davis before I saw this film. Tony Medley
4.8
Don Cheadles independently produced labor of love is an exquisitely polished love letter to the iconic genius who revolutionized music five times over .. Coles Mithey
5.0
Its been five years since Davis put out a record, and its rumored that he has new material on tape. Los Angeles Times
3.8
Not so much a biopic of the groundbreaking musician as it is an improvisational riff utilizing elements of his life to tell its tale, the movie gets u .. Movie Freak
2.5
A biopic that rejects typical genre conventions to the point of chasing itself down lame, tangential paths. Variety
3.8
Cheadles performances as actor and director mark the films greatest achievements. Groucho Reviews
3.5
For all its inventiveness, Miles Ahead cant resist burdening itself with a plot. Movie Habit
4.0
This is the line of dialogue that opens this extraordinary biopic of the distinguished artist Miles Davis, and its a notion wholeheartedly adhered to .. Hey U Guys
4.0
It may not be a complete biopic, but it delivers a bittersweet taste. Urban Cine File
3.0
Dave Brill is a terrible character, composed of every shoddy journalistic cliche that you can think of. Film Ink
3.0
Cheadle is compelling, but his movie sometimes struggle to make the many elements harmonious. The Age
4.0
Its poignant but never po faced: a must see for music fans partial to the odd improvisation and bold re interpretations. Cine Vue
3.1
Don Cheadle gives one of the best performances of his career as jazz legend Miles Davis in Miles Ahead, even if his debut as a director ends up being .. New York Post
3.5
Cheadle cleverly zones in on an imagined 24 hours in Davis crazed late seventies existence and the surreal and edgy action gives Miles Ahead an enjoya .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
The ambition is plain to see, but too many false notes impact on the overall achievement. Lw Lies
3.0
Its very, very clever.Unfortunately, all of this brilliant, top notch work is undermined by a seriously misguided script. Abc
3.1
Don Cheadle at the Kansas City FilmFest for Miles Ahead Don Cheadle talked with the media on the red carpet for the Kansas City FilmFest prior to the .. Kansas City
2.5
Not good to walk out of a movie like thiswhich, its worth noting, is still more plot driven than impressionisticand feel like you didnt learn much. Red Eye Chicago
3.2
He delivers a spectacular performance.Its clear that Miles Ahead is the very definition of the term labor of love. Cleve Land
4.4
But if Cheadle hasnt made the definitive cinematic portrait of Davis, he has at least made a very entertaining, outrageous movie. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
The results are both better and worse than you might have expected. The Arts Desk
3.5
Its full of inventive scenes and intriguing characters that dont always coalesce, leaving the movie feeling a bit disjointed. Patriot Ledger
3.8
Miles Ahead: Don Cheadle captures the cool in bold biopic This is one jazzed up look at the life and times of the trumpet god Miles Davis. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Still, Cheadles well shot and sharply edited vision is rich with jazz lore and majestic music. Straight
2.0
The historical stuff shows up in steady beats inspired by the present day action, which keeps it from feeling too fusty. Sandiego Reader
4.0
Miles Davis wanted to try something new. So does Miles Ahead, and not just because its Great Artist movie with a shoot out. Metro New York
1.0
Its momentarily enjoyable as a showcase for one of Hollywoods most charismatic and underappreciated actors. Film Comment
4.0
Its a moment intended to convey something of his prickly personality, but it serves a dual purpose: its also the skimming, shallow approach most commo .. Flavor Wire
3.1
So, instead of Miles Ahead resembling a conventional tragic musician biopic, it looks and feels more like a crack induced 1980s buddy action movie. Daily Herald
3.0
In a way this is all surface level sheen with a sense of humour and, while it doesnt make for the most satisfying experience youll ever have, more pow .. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Cheadle isnt so inclined.Instead, his film often strives for a semi comic tone, with manic bursts of 1970s styled action. No La
2.8
A lot of time is covered in Miles Ahead but nothing is explored in any detail. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
If youre gonna tell a story, come with some attitude, man, chides Don Cheadles Miles Davis at the outset of this offbeat biopic of the jazz legend.A l .. What So
0.0
Indeed, of the recent spate of musical biopics, Miles Ahead is easily the least insightful.Viewers will leave knowing nothing they didnt already know .. Seven Day Svt
3.1
Its all a little too pat, though, reducing Davis rather than expanding on him, simplifying him to a driving impulse. National Post
4.0
I show it to them and they dont have to take it home..Genuine American pop art isnt as simple as that. National Review
3.0
This is an unconventional way to treat a towering icon of American music, all right, but it goes past feeling fresh to feeling unnecessarily kooky. Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
Miles Ahead matches music and mood to memory. It feels almost improvised, a creation at once shaggy and fresh. M Tv
3.0
Miles Ahead has its moments, but the movie is disjointed and, for the uninitiated, probably bewildering. Toronto Sun
4.0
If theres one thing I dread more than a biopic its a biopic about someone I admire. Vue Weekly
2.5
Saying French directors love filming nude and nubile young women is like saying that the Eiffel Tower is tall and pointy, but ye gods, do French direc .. Sf Weekly
4.0
Miles Ahead is a picture thats totally self aware, wearing its wholesome references on its sleeve. Film Ireland
3.0
Francis is a dancer who gave up her career for Davis; its a ripe showbiz movie part, and Corinealdi cant do much with it, despite a fine, slow gaze an .. Metro Active
2.5
But the genre appears inexhaustible, for understandable reasons.Its an excuse to put great music on the screen, and it invariably affords a juicy acti .. Heral
4.0
With a subject that confrontational, maybe it really is easier to just invent most of the movie. Review Journal
3.8
But Miles Ahead is a fun, wacky and occasionally moving thrill ride. Miami
3.0
Star turned cowriter/producer/director Don Cheadle said the goal of his passion project was to bring jazz musician Miles Davis to life on screen for a .. Film Forward
2.2
Don Cheadle is a great actor but the direction and writing are competent at very best and unfortunately veer mostly towards the manic. The Film Experience
2.5
The Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead seems less a treatise on the jazz trumpters enduring artistry and legacy than a showcase for its star director co w .. Critics Notebook
3.0
Dont get me wrong, both films feature extraordinary performances. Aarp
4.0
Don Cheadle turns in a virtuoso performance not only as the star of Miles Ahead, but also as the director and co writer of this non linear, beautifull .. Abc News Go
2.5
But this and other serious scenes are trivialized by the thriller plot. Seattle Times
3.1
This is not because a movie about Davis, a genius, needs to be heavy but because the gap between Davis innovations and this admirable yet nonessential .. Commercial Appeal
4.0
Creativity is exciting and infectious and enriching, but it can also be, as this film shows you, painful. Iol Co Za
4.0
Its as compelling as the harder they fall idiom can get.The fictionalized drama overwhelms the true story. Esquire
2.0
The result is a durably funny comedy that balances a likable cast and has something to say about its subject, even if its not something especially gro .. Splice Today
3.5
Cheadle makes good use of Daviss penchant for sly one liners, adapting his aphorisms into dialogue. Vogue
2.5
Even Davis fanatics will probably wish there were more music and less yelling. ** Twin Cities
4.0
If youre looking for a conventional bio film, youll be disappointed. Dwight Brown Ink
4.2
But we owe him a huge debt for daring to ignore the facts and the tired cliches of the biopic genre. City Beat
3.8
By Bob Bloom Miles Ahead is more a snapshot of a small slice of the famed musicians life rather than a standard biopic.The film is a very personal pro .. Reel Bob
3.8
Sometimes, it works.Sometimes, he flubs a note and it sounds inspired. M Live
3.5
Its a great performance, even if detractors may suspect that the unhinged movie around it was just invented as a wrapper, a stage on which Cheadle cou .. Ex Press
4.5
Alex is the Editor in Chief of The Seventh Row, based in San Francisco and from Toronto, Canada. Seventh Row
3.1
Davis, undeniably, deserves far more than a standard music biopic. Sandiego Union Tribune
4.0
It gets to the core of human longing and, though it is therefore wonderfully complex, it never traffics in unnecessary embellishments. Signature Reads
3.0
Somewhere between Almost Famous and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Miles Ahead is an oddity as cinematic musical biography that somehow entertain .. Rescu
3.8
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3.0
MILES AHEAD eeekj Director Don Cheadle Starring Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor Rating M Running time 101 minutes Verdict A whole lot of brass IF you gotta .. Courier Mail
5.0
In fact, the film literally breaks a wall into the past as scenes transition back and forth.Its a visceral way to bridge two sections of Daviss life a .. Guff



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