Review of Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) by Michael K — 15 Oct 2009
Now you see, This Is Spinal Tap can only be funny when you watch it and go, "wow, I'm glad that's NOT me." A long, long time ago, in a period of preferred hairstyle far far away lived an early 80's Canadian metal band named Anvil.
Lifelong best friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to keep on rockin' no matter what happened. Almost 30 years later, and they're still buds, but success couldn't be farther away.
As they go through the myriad line-up changes, having to move their own gear, missing countless trains and inter-band yelling matches, we are unexpectedly sucked into their hardships...as well as triumphs.
This documentary (it's a real-life story, by the way, not a MOCKumentary), by former Anvil roadie Sacha Gervasi follows the tribulations of Lips and Robb-o as they tour and put together their 13th studio album.
As a documentary perhaps it left me wanting more, but because the two at the forefront are so endearing and genuine, I found it extremely hard to NOT care. A heartwarming account of the latter days of the band that influenced Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Gn'R.
..amongst others.
This review of Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) was written by Michael K on 15 Oct 2009.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil has generally received very positive reviews.
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