ANYONE who likes comedies ( so almost EVERYONE ) will enjoy this! VERY funny and heartfelt movie about a Christian hard rock/metal band who goes on tour in the summer of 1986. Brian Baumgartner (who plays Kevin on The Office ) is the band's promoter.
If you happen to dislike or even despise CHRISTIAN movies, don't worry - this is just a really good comedy. And to those who were wondering if this movie throws Christians under the bus-- it doesn't. The movie is made with love and respect but is DEFINITELY not afraid to point out flaws. Often, it is just showing how Christians talked, felt and believed at the time. It has fun with the culture, resulting in plenty of laughs but is not irreverent.
You don't have to be familiar with the Christian music scene of the 80s to understand or appreciate the movie but if you are you will find plenty of cool Easter eggs. The songs are really cool and despite the at times ridiculously silly lyrics, they get stuck in your head and you can't help but sing along. The soundtrack is brilliant ( composed by Daniel Smith of indie rock/folk band Danielson). One of my favorite movies!
If you happen to dislike or even despise CHRISTIAN movies, don't worry - this is just a really good comedy. And to those who were wondering if this movie throws Christians under the bus-- it doesn't. The movie is made with love and respect but is DEFINITELY not afraid to point out flaws. Often, it is just showing how Christians talked, felt and believed at the time. It has fun with the culture, resulting in plenty of laughs but is not irreverent.
You don't have to be familiar with the Christian music scene of the 80s to understand or appreciate the movie but if you are you will find plenty of cool Easter eggs. The songs are really cool and despite the at times ridiculously silly lyrics, they get stuck in your head and you can't help but sing along. The soundtrack is brilliant ( composed by Daniel Smith of indie rock/folk band Danielson). One of my favorite movies!