After being forced to replace their drummer, a group of four young guys in a band called The Oneders (later renamed The Wonders) begin to gain fame in their hometown. The band begins to gain more popularity after releasing their first single. As they become nationwide teen idols, they get caught up in the whirlwind of being famous and the tensions that go along with fame.
I really enjoyed this movie. I had seen parts of it a couple of years ago, but I hadn't seen the film in its entirety. While the story is generally a retelling of the story of the Beatles, it was still a fun movie. I really liked the soundtrack, even though the film is dominated by the title track. Almost every song made me want to get up and dance and had that signature 60's sound. Tom Hanks did a great job with this film. I liked how it showed what being in band is really like. There's arguing and tension, but there is also joy and excitement. It showed all elements and did so by showing the types of people there are in show business. While I didn't like Jimmy as a character, I think that he is essential to the story in order to show how success can go to your head, especially if you're already arrogant in the first place. Aside from him, I loved all of the main characters in this film. I felt sorry for the bass player, as his character doesn't really have a name but is one of the best in the movie. His character seems overlooked, he is sweet and adorable and I just wanted to hug him all the time, yet he barely gets any attention. Guy is the star of the film, and rightfully so. I was rooting for him pretty much the whole time and I was glad to see him succeed. Lenny was another enjoyable character. I really liked his goofy personality and I think that his humor added to the fun atmosphere of the film. The film in general was funny and I felt like I was a part of the group, sharing their excitement and frustration. On another note, Liv Tyler's character Faye is underrated. The way she told Jimmy off was such great and I wanted to jump right into the film and give her a round of applause for saying what I felt like everyone was thinking (generally speaking, anyway). I also liked how at the end, there was a summary of what happened to each of the characters. This is normally only something seen in movies based on true stories, so I thought it was cool to have that at the end of a completely fiction film. I was kind of disappointed that Jimmy got a happy ending with a successful career, I wanted to see him fail. Overall I loved this movie, and I honestly might even consider it a top 10 film for me. I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a fun music movie to watch.
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AuthorHello fellow film lovers! Just a little bit about me: I love movies from the Old Hollywood era, especially musicals. In general, my movie taste is a bit all over the place. I don't really stick to one genre, as I just watch whatever looks interesting! I look forward to broadening my horizons in terms of film and reviewing them to the best of my ability in an honest way. Reading another passion of mine, and I'm frequently told I have an old soul, so expect to see a lot of older films being reviewed. I hope you can find what you need here! Archives
May 2019
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