Review of Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) by Nick C — 09 Oct 2009
In the early 80s I used to LOVE hitting my local record store and browsing through the import section. I found contless punk and metal bands this way. Canada's ANVIL was one of them. While I was never a huge fan (I liked a lot of their music but always found the vocals horrible and the lyrics silly), I always respected bother their drummer and the fact they were one of the first metal acts to have a genuinely HEAVY sound.
When I heard one of the old fans had become a film producer and was making a feature about them, I couldn't wait to check it out. And it lives up to its hype and then some.
Even though all the "Spinal-Tap"-ish moments are entertaining, funny, and (at times) sad, it's the sequences between singer "Lips" and drummer Robb that make this one a keeper; there isn't a soul on this planet who wouldn't kill for a friendship this strong. I haven't been this moved by a documentary in a long, long time.
ANVIL: THE STORY OF ANVIL is a testament to DEDICATION, not caring with others think, and following your dreams. Lips' ability to stay positive despite the dreariest of circumstances is mind-boggling, and when you realize how faitfhul to the Anvil cause his drum-smashing partner Robb is, you can't help but stand up and cheer.
Simply brilliant.
This review of Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) was written by Nick C on 09 Oct 2009.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil has generally received very positive reviews.
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