O filme acompanha (interpretado por Nick Cannon), um talentoso e arrogante baterista de rua do Harlem que ganha uma bolsa de estudos na fictícia A&T University em Atlanta. O núcleo dramático reside na tensão entre a genialidade individualista de Devon e a filosofia do Dr. Lee (Orlando Jones), o diretor da banda que prega que "um som é um som", enfatizando o coletivo sobre o indivíduo. Temas Centrais

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On the surface, Ritmo Total follows a simple premise: a group of disparate characters converging on an underground warehouse party in San Francisco. But to call it a "rave movie" is to undersell its ambition. Directed by Greg Harrison, the film operates as a series of vignettes, weaving together the lives of a nervous novice, a cynical veteran, a star-crossed couple, and a lovestruck gay tryst.

A television movie sequel titled Drumline: A New Beat (Ritmo Total 2: A Nova Batida) was released in 2014. 📺 Availability

The film's energy is driven by its sound design and choreography. The "drum battles" are filmed with the intensity of an action sequence, using rapid cuts and close-ups to capture the physical toll of the performance.