Plot: A mockumentary following Tony Wilson, one of the big names in the UK music industry. We see how he makes a name for himself as a supporter of the punk movement, changing along with the scene and eventually founding his own record label while also running a renowned nightclub.
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October 14, 2024
A fun mockumentary where Steve Coogan steals the show. He is superb as Tony Wilson, a man who doesn't like playing to the rules, shaping the UK music scene throughout the decades. It's a funny trip down history, but people who actually care for the music featured will no doubt get more out of this film.
Winterbottom does a good job with the documentary format, which brings some extra life to an otherwise stale and uneventful genre. The cast is good, the presentation is slick, and the film never dips even though two hours is quite long. It's a quality production, but the scenes depicted here just weren't interesting enough for me.
April 14, 2006
[review pending]