Review of A Mighty Wind (2003) by Alan J — 23 Mar 2008

Not Guest's best, yet I still laughed.

This review of A Mighty Wind (2003) was written by Alan J on 23 Mar 2008.

A Mighty Wind has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tara J (63) on 27 Jun 2013

Really fun. Another great mockumentary of corny music. This time folk music takes the hit…

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By Trentvano (3) on 27 Jun 2018

The good: Talented cast. I'd say about 30% of the characters are well done and entertaining enough…

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By Gregory Weinkauf (347) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 28 May 2015

The songs are actually quite good--if also hideously embarrassing--but these comedians take their roles far too seriously, to their peril and…

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By Mandey S (2) on 07 Apr 2014

It's OK but not great. The acting is good, but I wasn't a big fan of the writing. I liked Best In Show (done by the same people) much better…

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By Jose P (350) on 11 Aug 2013

I'm not overly familiar with Christopher Guest so this is quirky but expected…

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By Kevin A (455) on 07 Feb 2013

Christopher Guest skewers folk music. Worth admission for The Catheter Song, though the folk version of Start Me Up is genius as well. Classic…

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By Ted W (1,490) on 21 Oct 2014

Interesting entry in Guest's improvised movies. The music is terrific, however there is a dramatic weight that detracts from the comedy…

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 17 Feb 2017

Funnier than his criticism of egos on the rampage is Guest's rare talent for double-edged satire that tweaks one convention by means of another…

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By Compi24 (1,147) on 03 Aug 2013

It's humor may be a little too slow and dry for some, but the lovable characters, infectious music, and entertaining use of mockumentary format…

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