The main protagonist is incredibly unlikeable and the plot is mindless. I didn't care about any of the characters.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Jul 2, 2023

As questionable as Nick Cannon's character is, this is still entertaining. The drumming scenes were fantastic.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 2, 2023

Outstanding cast, great message, strong language.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 22, 2010

True bandos can see themselves in this exuberant, charismatic and lovingly accurate college marching-band movie that faked no flavor while staying in step with themes of instruction, character and respect.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Sep 25, 2010

It's a shame films of this ilk don't make it into theaters often.

| Apr 29, 2009

Director Charles Stone III, once again takes on overly familiar material and gives it an enthusiastic spin.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 6, 2009

A most unusual musical...Learning something from his subject, Stone gives the picture a snappy rhythm. [Blu-ray]

| Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 1, 2009

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2008

An engaging dramedy about self-discovery and percussion instruments.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 6, 2006

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 6, 2005

...though the movie does overstay its welcome, it's never boring and the majority of the music is infectiously catchy...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 1, 2003

The joy of the movie is in the getting there, and Drumline gets so much of the little stuff right that the denouement ends up being nothing less than rousing.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 19, 2003

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 28, 2003

A fun story for the whole family -- with some very good lessons about growing up.

| May 26, 2003

Slick choreography and a confident performance by Orlando Jones keep this tale from beating to the tune of the same old drum.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 20, 2003

...it must be a good story, it's been told so many times before.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | Apr 3, 2003

The film's saving grace is the brilliant execution of its march numbers.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 31, 2003

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 10, 2003

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Feb 17, 2003

Pretty formulaic stuff...but the specific setting...sets it apart.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Feb 2, 2003