The Boat That Rocked

Plot from IMDB: "The Boat That Rocked" is an ensemble comedy in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music. It's about a band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz. The Count, a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin, the boss of Radio Rock -- a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs; Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation."

This movie rocked. It was funny, in a smart, British kind of way. It had awesome actors, all of whom performed well. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Kenneth Branagh, Nick Frost etc. (To name a few) The plot was brilliant and shows how music can be such an influential factor on a nation or society. It was released in the UK in April but unfrotunately, NA will not see a release until November. Thank goodness for torrents =) (the DVD rip is out) I don't want to make this a gigantic review, so I'll just make it brief.

Pros:
-Brilliant plot
-Excellent cast of characters
-Interesting history of the public broadcast of pop and rock back in the 60's

Cons:
-A bit on the long side (Just over 2 hours)
-A lot of side plots, neither of any were explained properly
-Sudden change of pace near the end
-Incoherent

Total Score: 8/10

Verdict: RECCOMENDED!

Over and out,
Alan

P.S. I've watched several movies this summer, but I rarely review each and everyone. I should try doing that. Meh.