For those who know and love This is Spinal Tap, Anvil: The Story of Anvil could well be the real world version. In case you've never heard of them, and most people haven't, Anvil were a heavy metal band that hit their peek in the early 80's. Noted as a major influence for bands such as Metallica, Megadeath and Slayer to name a few, these are the guys that fame and fortune passed by.
Now in their 50's and working normal jobs, Steve 'lips' Kudlow and Robb Reiner, yes I thought that was a joke too, still believe in themselves and that fame and glory could come at any time, so like Spinal Tap they embark on a disastrous tour of Europe. You truly feel for them when they get to the Monsters of Transylvanian Rock Festival, where they are promised a crowd of 10,000 people in a 20,000 capacity venue and then only 174 people show up, it leaves the wondering why they put themselves through it, but for them the answer is simple, they love the music.
They carry on plugging away as they try to get their 13th studio album recorded and released, with constant infighting it doesn't prove easy, but with this fighting you can see their passion for what they do come through and win you over. Surprising funny in places this I loved this movie as it had something Spinal Tap doesn't, heart, and lots of it.
I give this film 5 out of 5.
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