Review of Thunderstruck (2004) by Oxana . — 08 Jun 2010
This is not my type of movie, per se (I am no fan of AC/DC, for one), but I gave it a chance since I wanted to see Sam Worthington in it.
Mark my words, this is not your usual burial, but then, this is not your usual group of people either.
Spurred by a promise made 12 years before, four friends go on a trip to take their dead friend to his final resting place - beside a legend whom they think saved their lives on one night in Sydney. Problems start right off because not all of them are willing to go (whether it is a promotion at work or problems with an Asian Triad). Next, of course, they have to get their mate's ashes - and take them to Perth.
A journey full of trouble, adventures - or disasters, however one likes to look at it. The movie is touching and humorous at the same time, without going overboard at any point. It is adorable how these four men are trying to fulfill a promise, and how in the end it brings a whole lot of people together to finish this one journey together.
I didn't necessarily like the music, but the movie was better than I dared to expect, and the actors were rather good.
This review of Thunderstruck (2004) was written by Oxana . on 08 Jun 2010.
Thunderstruck has generally received mixed reviews.
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