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Wednesday, June 27, 2018











     A Mighty Wind
2003  PG-13  COMEDY  1h 31min
CAST— Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Bob Balaban, Fred Willard, Parker Posey, Jane Lynch, John Michael Higgins, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Begley, Jr., Larry Miller, Michael Hitchcock, Paul Dooley
MUSIC— Christopher Guest  DIRECTOR— Christopher Guest

     In the style of Waiting for Guffman (1997) and Best in Show (2000) this mockumentary is obviously a labor of love for those involved but a take it or leave it film for movie goers. Various defunct folk bands from the ‘60s and ‘70s are called upon to do one last gig, a benefit for the family of a deceased folk mogul. Various folk performers share the spotlight as stories unfold, former romances rekindle, and ancient feuds become the order of the day. Tedious throughout; the brightest moments being Eugene Levy’s vignettes as a borderline psycho. Otherwise, you can take your chances, “folks”.
OUR RATING— * ½
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