I can at least blame my initial criticisms of this movie on being a cynical young man. It’s unfounded here from grown men. Guess they actually had to pay to see this one and didn’t get anything free in return.
@@kamdan2011 The movie was screened for critics, just like most major releases then and now. Studios always hope for raves from these, but don’t always get them. The criticisms here were fine, and in the end they gave it two thumbs up, which did play into Fox’s marketing at the time. So really, Fox got something free out of it. 😉
Obviously these two guys never played in a band and hit that first song at rehearsal and got the goosebumps when it sounded great! A very special feeling if you’ve ever experienced it!
I always thought Siskel and Ebert were pretty good and accurate with their reviews. Not with That Thing You Do. It's a fun, entertaining movie with depth in the characters and great casting. Not every movie has to have "deep meaning" to be successful. I watch it every once in a while and the song is unforgettable. Loved it!
David here I been a movie buff for over fifty years and I just love this movie! Apparently they must of forgot what it was like to be a young person in the 1950’s and 60’s. The movie is a love letter to that era! I could see it a hundred times and want to see it again. There are only a handful of other movies that treat the subject so well I will give you a few American graffiti the two different hairspray movies the idle maker, great balls of fire crybaby. It’s nice to go back to a simpler time. 15 Out of 10 from me. See you at the movies 🍿
Well these Siskel and Ebert blew it again. This maybe the single most quotable movie ever made. And as a musician of the era that this movie takes place in I will say that it is very popular among musicians of my generation. Honestly if I ever had a chance to talk to Tom Hanks about anything I would talk to him about this movie. But there goes Siskel and Ebert trying to be important and coming off like jerks.
I have the Blu-ray with both versions. While I still think of the original version as wholesome as a slice of Wonder Bread, the director's cut is whole wheat...but yielded moments that were considered taboo like the bass player and one of The Chantrellines getting seriously involved not to mention Mr. White's driver Lloyd (played by Howie Long) whom I am sure was also his gentleman friend. Both are worth seeing especially the chimps at the Hollywood Showcase.
Gene once again finding every excuse to dislike a great film even by his own admission, it's a good movie.
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He gave the movie thumbs up 👍 even though had a mix review.
I can at least blame my initial criticisms of this movie on being a cynical young man. It’s unfounded here from grown men. Guess they actually had to pay to see this one and didn’t get anything free in return.
@@kamdan2011 The movie was screened for critics, just like most major releases then and now. Studios always hope for raves from these, but don’t always get them. The criticisms here were fine, and in the end they gave it two thumbs up, which did play into Fox’s marketing at the time. So really, Fox got something free out of it. 😉
What a well written song.
Obviously these two guys never played in a band and hit that first song at rehearsal and got the goosebumps when it sounded great! A very special feeling if you’ve ever experienced it!
One of the best feel good movies of all time- I loved it all: music, 60’s setting, cars, clothes, hair, all the Beatles analogies etc
I always thought Siskel and Ebert were pretty good and accurate with their reviews. Not with That Thing You Do. It's a fun, entertaining movie with depth in the characters and great casting. Not every movie has to have "deep meaning" to be successful. I watch it every once in a while and the song is unforgettable. Loved it!
Ebert was fair. Siskel just seemed to want to hate it but ultimately couldn't.
Thank you so much for uploading this!
I ❤ this movie
So do I 👍😊
David here I been a movie buff for over fifty years and I just love this movie! Apparently they must of forgot what it was like to be a young person in the 1950’s and 60’s. The movie is a love letter to that era! I could see it a hundred times and want to see it again. There are only a handful of other movies that treat the subject so well I will give you a few American graffiti the two different hairspray movies the idle maker, great balls of fire crybaby. It’s nice to go back to a simpler time. 15
Out of 10 from me. See you at the movies 🍿
Well these Siskel and Ebert blew it again. This maybe the single most quotable movie ever made. And as a musician of the era that this movie takes place in I will say that it is very popular among musicians of my generation. Honestly if I ever had a chance to talk to Tom Hanks about anything I would talk to him about this movie. But there goes Siskel and Ebert trying to be important and coming off like jerks.
Truly amazing how neither one of them gets it.
They forgot the core rule with Entertainment: to have fun.
I saw this once & it's totally entertainment. 👍🌟🌟🌟
I dressed up like Santa Claus tonight and played my sax at Starbucks.
There's an extended 2.5 hour version of this film somewhere
Why?
@@nicktaylor2657 Its better than the theatrical cut. Characters are more fleshed out.
I have the Blu-ray with both versions. While I still think of the original version as wholesome as a slice of Wonder Bread, the director's cut is whole wheat...but yielded moments that were considered taboo like the bass player and one of The Chantrellines getting seriously involved not to mention Mr. White's driver Lloyd (played by Howie Long) whom I am sure was also his gentleman friend. Both are worth seeing especially the chimps at the Hollywood Showcase.
I'm not sure what Siskel is on about. _I Wanna Hold Your Hand_ is fun, but it's hardly of any more consequence than this.
I think it was a fine start to a director debut I don't know what they really wanted it to be