I'll admit to possibly being a little biased, having grown up watching this band and their struggles.
With that said, this movie works very well on two levels...
-the ultimate underdog band stays true to their vision and finally breaks through. Critics be Damned, record company execs be Damned, this band would not compromise. In 2015, a band with this kind of following would be signed in a heartbeat. In 1977, it was a whole different story. Their perseverance was, and still is, inspiring.
-above and beyond the band and their battle with the music industry, this is truly an underdog story. After years of having the rug pulled out from under them, victory was finally achieved.
With that said, this movie works very well on two levels...
-the ultimate underdog band stays true to their vision and finally breaks through. Critics be Damned, record company execs be Damned, this band would not compromise. In 2015, a band with this kind of following would be signed in a heartbeat. In 1977, it was a whole different story. Their perseverance was, and still is, inspiring.
-above and beyond the band and their battle with the music industry, this is truly an underdog story. After years of having the rug pulled out from under them, victory was finally achieved.