Anvil - The True Story of Anvil Reviews

Honest & Funny!

Rock music is not my kinda thing, but who was I to argue when I was given free tickets to see a preview of this rockumentary!

And in fact, it wasn't really about the music, it was about the band being together for so long & never really hitting the big time & the struggle they still face to get back onto the scene.

It was also quite funny. Worth a watch even if the band are not to your musical taste.

...next year's Oscar for best documentary goes to...

While documentaries are typically fairly dry affairs, Anvil was a wonderfully touching story that works on many levels.

The two main characters, ageing heavy metal musicians now in their fifties, have been performing together since they were fourteen. This makes for a wonderful exploration of the relationship between two men whose metal persona should be 'hard', but are actually both very sensitive.

If this film doesn't move you, check to see if your heart is still beating.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Moving

Dont let the fact that this is about a metal band put you off.

There were times when i was moved to tears by these guys. The unintentional humour just adds to the empathy that you feel for these guys.

The message of the film is, 'dont ever, ever, ever, give up your dream'.

[Highly rated reviewer]

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE!

This should be 'Spinal Tap' 2, but, worryingly, I think it is actually real. Old school metal heads will appreciate the sadness.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Emotional Rollercoaster of Rock

This film is great. An awesome real life (a parody this isn't) tale of a band, Anvil: revered by Rock stars such as Slash (Guns and Roses) and Lars Ulrich (Metallica), and who once shared billing with bands like Bon Jovi, Metallica, Scorpions and Whitesnake. While these bands have gone onto fame and glory, Anvil are left behind in Toronto in mediocre jobs, but even at 50 they still have the passion, drive and desire to become Rock Gods.

This film documents the band and is an emotional rollercoaster. I'd never heard of Anvil before this film but their heart and attitude really has struck a chord.

This is THE definitive rockumentary!

Long Live Anvil

A real life spinal tap

This will have you creasing with laughter. Its a real life Spinal Tap - so funny people still ask the band and director if it was a spoof. It's not. Geniunely funny and you cannot fail to be touched by these guys still trying to live the dream after 20 years - only it all keeps going wrong. A must watch.

[Highly rated reviewer]

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE!

This should be 'Spinal Tap' 2, but, worryingly, I think it is actually real. Old school metal heads will appreciate the sadness.

Awsome dude!

This is possibly one of the best rockumentaries I have ever seen, rent it or buy it just make sure you watch it over and over!

[Highly rated reviewer]

life is stranger than art

What are the chances of a musician having the name of Robb Reiner when he is in bad that would seem to be a foundation for Spinal Tap (directed by Rob Reiner in case you didn't know). The trials and tribulations of two friends whose group never made the big time as opposed to some of the groups they inspired. Although the fact that none of the songs stay in the head after the film finished is a clue. But this is not about the music but about hopes and dreams. It's a real life version of Still Crazy (without the Sid Barrett type character) and you should be cheering for them to succeed by the end or you have no heart.

[Highly rated reviewer]

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE!

This should be 'Spinal Tap' 2, but, worryingly, I think it is actually real. Old school metal heads will appreciate the sadness.