Review of Good Vibrations (2012) by Kenneth C — 16 Sep 2013

A genuinely heart felt movies about Good Vibration record label and the birth of Ulster Punk. Amazing music from start to finish and brilliant performances.

This review of Good Vibrations (2012) was written by Kenneth C on 16 Sep 2013.

Good Vibrations has generally received mixed reviews.

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Chock full of vigour, great punk tunes and larrikin wit, this feel-good film tells the story of Terri Hooley, a man who brings music to a battered…

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Well I've never been fond of 70's-80's era movies, and since I'm not a big music buff (unlike my movie buffness) I didn't enjoy this movie…

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By Dawid M (20) on 14 May 2014

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By Christopher M (1,030) on 13 Apr 2013

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Review of Good Vibrations (2012) by Kenneth C — 16 Sep 2013

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Chock full of vigour, great punk tunes and larrikin wit, this feel-good film tells the story of Terri Hooley, a man who brings music to a battered…

Well I've never been fond of 70's-80's era movies, and since I'm not a big music buff (unlike my movie buffness) I didn't enjoy this movie…

It has its ups and downs as much as the main character does, but nicely receates the story about the music store owner come record label manager…

There are many flourishes in this film, from visual playfulness to devices that rapidly move us through story elements, to touches of magic realism…

Great feel good film, good solid performances and nice to see the clichÃÂ (C)s that could have been fallen into we're avoided…

A jubilant, exciting look at a movement known primarily for its irascible nature…

It's more the thingy for Irish & punk lovers…

If the recent Proclaimers musical Sunshine on Leith was too sugar-sweet for your liking, this relatively ragged affair will do the trick just nicely…

A cracking good watch…

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