Anvil! The Story of Anvil

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Ken C I really wanted to like this movie, especially as it came so highly recommended to me. I was aware of Anvil around the time when the movie was released and read some of the press reviews, although I'd not heard of them up till that point. Fast forward 14 year, and I've finally gotten a chance to watch it. Afterwards, mu initial thoughts were mostly to do with questioning just how genuine everything was. Some of the scenes (the fight with the owner of the bar in Prague, when he told them they weren't getting paid and the bust-up between Steve and Robb at the recording studio) came across as a bit too contrived. Even the decision by Chris Tsangarides to produce a new album, after being out of contact for how long? I'm not suggesting that the two guys weren't struggling to get the show back on the road, but towards the end, everything seemed to fall into place a little too quickly for my liking, especially walking on stage to find themselves being greeted by thousands of screaming fans at the show in Tokyo. I dunno, maybe it's just the cynic in me but I definitely came away disappointed. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Kyle M Hard rock fanatics would enjoy, as well intentionally discover, this ordinary rockumentary for a lesser-known band that wittily rocks relatability and independence. (B) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Leaburn O Felt painful to watch at times which really detracted from the enjoyment. Tough viewing. Watched on DVD. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Steve C A tedious pastiche of cameos and a "This Is Spinal Tap" easter eggs. The first ten minutes was moderately funny, but after that there was nothing redeeming about this film. Crosses that fine line between clever and stupid. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/04/23 Full Review Films On Blast F caught this in the theater years ago and it was great then... just rewatched on cod for the first time since, and it is still great. check out this wonderful doc! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/23 Full Review William L Imagine if the Spinal Tap guys had to get day jobs to keep on rocking, thirty years later. A solid documentary that is not so much about a group of rapidly aging could-have-been rock stars as it is about dogged dedication and dream-chasing despite what the rest of the world says to your face. Nice contrast between the hard-rocking persona and typical reflective, after-the-fact documentary style (opening up with rock legends expressing their admiration for Anvil's pioneering work in the genre) before switching over towards an intimate close-up of the band in the modern day, a "wait, they're still here?" moment. A couple of guys pursuing a dream even when every passing day makes a breakout less and less likely, the sheer likeability and mental determination of Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner is an inspiration, even if there are surprisingly few individuals shown in the film itself that directly oppose their continued efforts. About a decade and a half later, these two are still going at it. (3/5) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/05/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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