Review of That Thing You Do! (1996) by Jack G — 20 Apr 2016
Anyone who's ever been in a band has two film assignments: Spinal Tap and this. That Thing You Do is as catchy a movie as the title song itself. That title speaks to how people experiencing a sudden life-shift quickly figure out who they should be.
Why hasn't Hanks matched this directing/writing effort? His control over this world is so apparent. Mostly, it's an immensely quotable bit of pop-perfection that does so little wrong and oh so much right (Zahn is so wonderful he raises the whole thing a star).
This review of That Thing You Do! (1996) was written by Jack G on 20 Apr 2016.
That Thing You Do! has generally received positive reviews.
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