The sound of freedomfilm directed by Alejandro Monteverde with Jim Caviezel AND Mira Sorvinoachieved an amazing result even before its official release, collecting 10 million dollars only from pre-sale. The film grossed over $20 million in its first week in US theaters, which is impressive for an independent film costing less than $15 million. The film currently holds an 85% critic and 99% audience rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a notable A+ rating on CinemaScore. Considering the quality of the film, what are the reasons for such interest from the public?
The sound of freedom it’s an action movie that tells a true story Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit organization whose goal is to uncover networks of exploiters and pedophiles, eliminating the trafficking of child victims of sex tourism. It is in this sensitive topic that we must find some clues to the success that the film is experiencing, especially on social networks such as TikTok and Twitter. The plot of the film is actually fascinating. numerous conspiracy theories, fueled in particular by the Trump base, which would like to see politicians and VIPs close to the US Democratic Party involved in the actual trafficking of children for satanic purposes. The most famous conspiracy is QAnoncentered on a Washington pizzeria said to have been the site of such atrocities.
The sound of freedom As such, many see it as a true exposé film, released to the big screen after years of distribution difficulties to tell the world an inconvenient truth. The project is carried out, among other things, also Mel Gibsonwho chose Caviezel as the protagonist of his famous film Christ’s Passion. However, it should be remembered that Ballard and his Underground Railroad operation were often criticized for their sensational methods and less than ethical and legal approach.
The film’s release date in Italy has not yet been announced, although it is expected to be in the fall. Who knows if the film will arouse the same interest among the Italian public.