Everything Is Rhythm: A band, a princess, and a lot of jazz

Is it worth your time?

Honestly, you probably already know if you like Everything Is Rhythm. If you want a plot that makes sense, keep walking. But if you’re the kind of person who gets a kick out of stiff 1930s British musicals where a bandleader accidentally romances a princess, you’ll have a weirdly good time.

It’s a breezy watch. Just don’t expect 50 Million Frenchmen level polish.

The vibe is mostly just music

The whole thing hangs on Harry Roy and his band. When they’re playing, the movie actually has a pulse. When they stop, the dialogue feels like it was written on a napkin five minutes before shooting.

There’s a scene in the hotel where the band is just jamming, and honestly? I wish they’d just kept the camera rolling for an hour. The narrative tension is basically zero. It’s just people walking into rooms and smiling at each other.

Odd little details

• The Princess of Monrovia. I’m still not sure if Monrovia is a real place in this movie’s geography or just a word they picked out of a hat.
• The transition from a London hotel to a world tour happens so fast you’ll get whiplash.
• Harry Roy looks like he’s having a genuinely great time, which counts for a lot when the script is this thin.
• Some of the extras in the background look like they’ve been standing there for three days straight.

It’s not as moody or mysterious as A London Flat Mystery, that’s for sure. It’s much more concerned with being shiny and loud.

Final thoughts (or lack thereof)

The ending is exactly what you expect. It doesn't try to surprise you. It just ends, which is a mercy because the chemistry between the leads is about as warm as a cup of cold tea. ☕

If you’re looking for a heavy drama, this isn't it. Go watch Shattered Idols if you want to feel sad. This is just for people who want to hear some brass and forget about the real world for an hour. It’s light. It’s forgettable. It’s fine.