Band Aid

Band Aid is a 2017 indie comedy-drama film written, directed, and produced by Zoe Lister-Jones. The movie stars Lister-Jones as Anna, a struggling artist and Adam Pally as Ben, her husband who is trying to make it as a freelance graphic designer. The couple has been together for many years, and their marriage is stagnant.

The plot revolves around Anna and Ben's shared love of music. They used to play together in their younger years, but their passion got stifled with time. One day, amidst their constant bickering, they have a brilliant idea. They decide to form a band and channel their resentment and anger into music. They believe that writing and performing songs about their problems will be therapeutic and help them work through their issues.

The duo then recruits their neighbor, Dave, played by Fred Armisen, to play drums. As they begin to jam, they start to confront their unresolved issues and work through their feelings in their music. As the trio's musical chemistry grows, so too do Anna and Ben's efforts to resolve their relationship's problems. Their songs become increasingly more personal, delving into the nitty-gritty details of their relationship, from the mundane tasks that drive them crazy to the deeper, more profound issues that lie at the heart of their marriage.

What sets this movie apart is its unique approach to its characters and their problems. The film shows Anna and Ben arguing and fighting, but it never vilifies either of them. They are both flawed, but they're also relatable, and their struggles are incredibly human. They both want the same things, but the way they go about it and their inability to communicate effectively is what causes the friction. The characters feel authentic, and the audience is left rooting for them as they take each other on, believing that there is hope for their marriage.

What makes Band Aid such a fantastic movie is its use of music to deal with raw emotions. As their songs come to life, so too do Anna and Ben. They start to open up to each other about things that they would never have discussed before. What started as a channel for their negative energy transforms into a creative outlet that brings them closer together. Their music becomes both a reflection of their relationship and a journey towards its improvement.

Besides its relatable storyline, the film's magnificent soundtrack is one of its strongest features. The original music is full of soulful harmonies, groovy beats, and clever lyrics. The songs sound like they could be from a real band, and the chemistry between the characters is infectiously fun to watch. It's clear that Lister-Jones poured her heart and soul into the music, which she also wrote and performed for the movie.

Overall, Band Aid is a poignant and heartfelt movie about love, marriage, and the healing power of music. It has strong performances from the lead actors, a fantastic soundtrack, and relatable characters. It's a must-watch for anyone looking for a feel-good movie that explores the human condition in an honest and authentic way.