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Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Seán Duggan
- Liam
- (as Sean Duggan)
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... given that I went watching it without reading a book, seeing trailer, heard which actors are involved or anything else about it.
In case you don't know what is it about, let me repost the plot: "Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world."
Story is the best part of this movie. Throughout it's entire length I was wondering which way will it go. Will it keep it's mild comedy tone from start to the end, or will it turn to tragedy, given the main character's auto-destructive nature ... or maybe, could it even have some alternative history ending like in "Inglorious Bastards" ? Well, it could have gone either way, and because I don't wanna spoil anything for you, I'll just say I'm most satisfied how it finished.
Also, I have nothing but praises for the cast. Ben Barnes... I'm surprised you still aren't big thing in Hollywood. Weekest link might only be his on-screen brother, the guy with curly hair, but he's not bad enough to ruin the movie ... go watch !
In case you don't know what is it about, let me repost the plot: "Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world."
Story is the best part of this movie. Throughout it's entire length I was wondering which way will it go. Will it keep it's mild comedy tone from start to the end, or will it turn to tragedy, given the main character's auto-destructive nature ... or maybe, could it even have some alternative history ending like in "Inglorious Bastards" ? Well, it could have gone either way, and because I don't wanna spoil anything for you, I'll just say I'm most satisfied how it finished.
Also, I have nothing but praises for the cast. Ben Barnes... I'm surprised you still aren't big thing in Hollywood. Weekest link might only be his on-screen brother, the guy with curly hair, but he's not bad enough to ruin the movie ... go watch !
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Did you know
- TriviaThe real brothers Ivan and Neil McCormick made a cameo in this movie. They are the folks watching one of the first gigs in an empty bar.
- GoofsAt the bands first practice (in 1976) Ivan McCormick suggests playing a song by Dire Straits. Dire Straits recorded their first album in 1978, so none of them would have known any songs by Dire Straits, let alone have even heard of them.
- Quotes
Ivan McCormick: You made the worst decision of my life!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.16 (2011)
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- Hạ Gục Bono
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- Gross worldwide
- $717,798
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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