Like other "mockumentaries" done by Christopher Guest and company, this movie creates a world around some "has been" folk singers who come together for a special event. Each of the performers and groups are high-lighted and we get to know a little bit about them and their history and how they got where they are. What these films by Guest are able to do is to create characters you want to hug, or sometimes hit, but ultimately love. As a musician who grew up in the early years of folk music, I feel as if I know all of these characters in one way or another. The triumphs at the end for all of them are actually pretty emotional and uplifting.
Mick and Mickey are amazing characters as are the other acts. Parker Posey and Jane Lynch steal the show for me though. But maybe that's because I love them both to death! And the music? Stands up to any great music from the era and actually even goes beyond. This is great stuff and a tremendous movie for anyone who loves good music and a fun, if not bizarre ending. Savor this one folks. (No pun intended.)I wish the grading went up to 11 though.
Mick and Mickey are amazing characters as are the other acts. Parker Posey and Jane Lynch steal the show for me though. But maybe that's because I love them both to death! And the music? Stands up to any great music from the era and actually even goes beyond. This is great stuff and a tremendous movie for anyone who loves good music and a fun, if not bizarre ending. Savor this one folks. (No pun intended.)I wish the grading went up to 11 though.