1/16/09

Month O' Musicals: That Thing You Do!


Vital Stats:
Year: 1996
Director: Tom Hanks
Stars: Tom Hanks, Tom Everett Scott, Johnathon Schaech, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Charlize Theron, Ethan Embry, Giovanni Ribisi
Writer: Tom Hanks

(While not a film musical in the classical sense, there's so much music in it that I'm including it in my Month o' Musicals.)

Summary:
One-hit band The Wonders journey from obscurity to fame and back again with fun nods to the various musical styles of the 60s along the way.

Memorable Moments:
The catchy title song is played so repeatedly it's bound to get stuck in your head for a while after watching.

The first time the band members hear their song on the radio captures the excitement perfectly.

What I love about it:
Exclamation point in the title. Glimpses of Chris Isaak, Rita Wilson and Peter Scolari. But most of all, Steve Zahn. Who is Steve Zahn?


"Are you crazy? A man in a really nice camper wants to put our song on the radio! Give me a pen, I'm signing, you're signing, we're all signing!"

3 comments:

Cesia said...

I think I liked this movie ... but it was so long ago that I barely remember it. I do, though, remember the title song to this day and now have it stuck in my head. :P

- Cesia.
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com

David Bishop said...

I love the recurring gag of "You guys look great in *blank*. Have I told you that?"

Jess said...

I love Steve Zahn. He was just in an episode of Monk and was hysterical.

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