• Very Big Shot (2015) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.20/10 from 1500 votes

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Looking to go straight, three coke-smuggling brothers are coerced by their crooked boss into a very dangerous last score, in this boldly comic first feature from Lebanon's Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya.

Brothers Ziad (Alain Saadeh) and Joe (Tarek Yaacoub) run a small but lucrative drug-dealing business out of their takeout pizzeria in one of Beirut's working-class districts. With their youngest brother Jad (Wissam Fares) about to be released from prison - where he was serving a sentence for a crime that Ziad had committed - Ziad and Joe plan to go straight by using their coke-peddling profits to open a restaurant.

But Ziad's supplier, a powerful drug lord who is none too keen to see his dealers retire, convinces the brothers to take on one last job: smuggling a million-dollar shipment of a locally manufactured amphetamine to Syria, where the drug is wildly popular with militia fighters.

Smelling a trap, Ziad, Joe, and Jad hatch a plan to divert the shipment to Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, where they have a secure connection. By chance, they learn that cans of exposed film reels are spared the obligatory X-ray scanning at the Beirut airport, as the radiation can wipe the footage.

Overnight, the three brothers become the producers of a feature film directed by Charbel (Fouad Yammine), a talent-less filmmaker and frequent customer whose tab at the pizzeria has vastly exceeded his means. As the shipping date approaches, the boys race to finalize the details of their very big plan while warding off the suspicions of their vengeful boss.

Featuring vivid performances from its cast of relative newcomers, Very Big Shot is an impressive feature debut for Lebanese writer-director Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya, who adapted it from his award-winning short Filmmakers. Sordid, fast-paced, and laced with lucid social commentary, this dark comedy marks a bold departure from the familiar paths of Lebanese cinema.

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	Miles Away	Tim Garland: Performer

User reviews

Karen Williams

10/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from suspense to excitement to dark humor, showcases the versatility and creativity of the composers, making it a standout aspect of the film that enhances its overall impact.

Andrew Wright

5/10

The soundtrack's dynamic range mirrors the emotional rollercoaster of the brothers as they navigate through their criminal activities and moral dilemmas.

Melissa Garcia

5/10

The musical cues in key moments of the film enhance the impact of pivotal scenes, heightening the drama and intensity of the narrative.

Emily Phillips

5/10

The fusion of different musical genres in the soundtrack reflects the film's blend of dark comedy and social commentary, creating a rich tapestry of sounds that resonate with the audience.

Anthony Campbell

10/10

The soundtrack of Very Big Shot perfectly captures the tension and drama of the story, enhancing every scene with its gripping and atmospheric music.

Amanda Davis

2/10

The soundtrack of Very Big Shot failed to capture the intensity and suspense of the plot, leaving the film feeling flat and lacking emotional impact.

Kimberly King

6/10

The music choices in the film effectively capture the grittiness and urgency of the characters' predicament, adding depth to their struggles and motivations.

Steven Allen

9/10

The use of local music elements in the soundtrack adds an authentic touch to the film, immersing the audience in the setting of Beirut and Iraqi Kurdistan and enriching the viewing experience.

Melissa Lopez

6/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a sense of place and time adds layers of complexity to the storytelling, making the audience feel more connected to the characters and their struggles.

David Wilson

5/10

The soundtrack of Very Big Shot perfectly enhances the tension and suspense of the film, immersing the audience in the dangerous world of drug smuggling.

Emily Jackson

6/10

The score's integration of traditional Lebanese sounds with modern beats creates a unique and engaging listening experience that complements the film's tone.

Richard Walker

3/10

The repetitive use of certain tracks throughout the film became monotonous and predictable, diminishing the potential for the soundtrack to enhance the storytelling and immerse the audience in the world of the characters.

Susan Martinez

4/10

The musical choices in the film often felt mismatched with the tone of the scenes, creating a distracting disconnect between the visuals and the audio that took away from the overall viewing experience.

Carol Taylor

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Very Big Shot is a standout element of the film, effectively elevating the storytelling and immersing the audience in the world of the characters.