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| That Thing You Do |
Sep 9th, 2005 12:44:56 am - Subscribe |
| ROSS' REVIEW That Thing You Do (1996) In 1964, four guys from Erie, PA record a hit single at a church recording studio. With luck, talent, timing, and a little help from Tom Hanks,we get a personal look at the bilboard climbing band, The Oneders (Wonders). A Beattles spin off band that wouldn't catch most people as original has you planted in your seat cheering them to the top with the "snappy" single, That Thing You Do. As the movie progresses the song never seems to get old, and that's good, because they only play maybe three songs thoughout the entire movie. After they sign with a manager who gets them airplay at the local radio station, the ball really gets rolling. Their manager hooks up with Mr. White (Tom Hanks), a Play Tone Records manager. He gets their song released on Play Tone, and gets them on a State Fair tour across the country with other B-Team Play Tone Acts. We watch as the band and lead singer Jimmy Mattingly's (Johnathon Schaech) girlfriend Faye Dolan (Liv Tyler) travel across the country in a montage of state fairs and billboard rankings. Once the lucky band hits the top ten, Play Tone sees some serious money making opportunities and promotes them to the big league. As the Wonders do publicity acts such as TV shows and movie appearances, the tension starts to build as Jimmy gets antsy to make a new album, the bassist (Ethan Embry)breaks bad news, and all the members have their own plans. Guy Patterson (Tom Everett Scott), the drummer, holds the band together as long as he can. The entire movie builds up weaving a tale of comedy, drama and romance that will keep you involved until the end. Take the time (108 minutes) to watch this movie so you can find out who gets the girl, who makes three gold albumsand so on. All in all, Tom Hanks tells a good story of a one hit "Wonder" with exciting 'ups' and easy to swallow 'downs.' Well worth the free movie rental that I get after renting so many movies. Entertainment Rating: 3 Phillipians Rating: 3 The Phillipians Rating is used to determine the christian values of the film, the ratings go as follows: 1 - Disgraces God's name (Do not watch) 2 - Does dishonor to God's name (Still Shouldn't watch) 3 - Middle Ground (Approved for christian viewing) 4 - Honor's God and promotes christian morals 5 - Glorifies God! |
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