Review of Vinyl (2012) by Ruben D M — 16 Mar 2013

Waited a long time for this true story to come to the big screen.

This review of Vinyl (2012) was written by Ruben D M on 16 Mar 2013.

Vinyl has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Nathan Rabin (1,078) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 29 Jun 2014

The filmmakers behind Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton benefit and suffer from an excess of fascinating subject material…

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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 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 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 David F (1,889) on 30 Jan 2014

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

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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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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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