Review of Vinyl (2012) by David F — 30 Jan 2014

Harmless enough comedy where ageing rockers recruit kids to mime their single for success in the charts. Nice if predictable.

This review of Vinyl (2012) was written by David F on 30 Jan 2014.

Vinyl has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Calum B (434) on 29 Jan 2014

It was ok, but very cheaply made. Looks like it was filmed on a camcorder. Has its moments, but wasnt really impressed with the story line…

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By Stefan Pape (613) for HeyUGuys (1,461) on 14 Mar 2013

Vinyl is a harmless bit of good fun, and although it's easy to pick holes, it tells a good story and remains under 90 minutes long…

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By David M (3,086) on 28 Oct 2013

Overtly fun, punches the teeth in of the current pop world of plastic artists that can become more famous for being famous than every being…

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By Barry T (888) on 28 Dec 2013

This was really rather good. A neat little story and well acted by all. It shows whats the music industry is really like…

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By Graham Young (657) for Birmingham Mail (391) on 19 Mar 2013

A curiosity piece which, on its own, will not be enough to spawn a punk revival…

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By Paul Gallagher (60) for The List (2,018) on 19 Feb 2013

Peters' original prank made a valid point about the music industry's obsession with new artists, but Sugarman winds this story to a formulaic,…

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