Review of the film

Starring

·        Hilary Duff

·        Oliver James

·        Jason Ritter

·        Dana Davis

·        Kat Dennings

·        Rita Wilson

·        David Keith

·        Rebecca De Mornay

Machine Head Raise Your Voice is a 2004 American teen musical drama film directed by Sean McNamara. Canadian rock band Three Days Grace appeared in this movie as special guests, performing the songs "Are You Ready" and "Home".

Terri Fletcher (Hilary Duff) is a small town teenager who loves to sing. Against tremendous odds, she has set her sights set on a summer program at one of LA’s most prestigious and eclectic music conservatories. Before she finds out if she’s been accepted, her ambitious spirit is crushed when a car accident kills her supportive older brother (Jason Ritter). When Terri is accepted into the summer program (thanks to a DVD of Terri’s home performances that her brother secretly sent to the school just before he died), her mother (Rita Wilson) and aunt (Rebecca DeMornay) convince Terri that she should go, and help her deceive her father (David Keith) who is completely against her going to LA.

I love this movie and find it inspirational. Some people may not, so why even bother watching it? You don't have to like it, but anyway, if you do, then great. This movie is unlike all those other pointless movies (Ex. Confessions of a teenage drama queen, Freaky Friday). Instead, it proves a point. If you're suffering currently, you're not alone. Just know that someone's got it worse than you and sometimes you just have to push your limits and as the movie is mainly about, raise your voice. Don't hold back because eventually, you've got to let it all out. I think Duff portrays her character's role rather well. It may contain some profanity, but I'd still advise people of all ages to watch it.