And he plays it well, but with such predictable niceness that you long for Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper or Steve Buscemi to bring some danger to the role. Hanks has a helpful but none too huge support role as the group’s oily Brian Epstein-style manager. Were the 60s quite so well scrubbed and innocent as this, though? Probably not. And the Sixties atmosphere is self-consciously and elaborately conjured up, though it’s entertainingly and believably captured. Predictably, they make it nearly to the top before they fall apart amid rows, recriminations and regrets as one-hit wonders.Ī star cast of four then little-knowns (Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Tom Everett Scott) is extremely engaging as the band members of The Wonders. That thing Tom Hanks used to do was to be a truly funny comic actor in films like Splash! and Big, but then Philadelphia and Forrest Gump turned him into a very serious double Oscar-winner.Īnd here in 1996’s That Thing You Do! he lives his dream as screen-writer, song-writer, star and the director as well of an expectedly genial, easy-going tale of a Pennsylvania band of five Sixties mop tops. In every life there comes a time when that dream you dream becomes that thing you do, it says on the publicity here. Player," a.k.a.That Thing You Do! *** (Tom Everett Scott, Johnathon Schaech, Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, Charlize Theron) – Classic Film Review 850 Johnathon Schaech - James "Jimmy" Mattingly II.Tom Everett Scott - Guy "Shades" Patterson.Faye: We should have done that a long time ago. Guy: When was the last time you were decently kissed? I mean, truly, truly, good and kissed? Faye: Dave Gammelgaard, New Year's Eve, '61. Lamarr The Doorman: So, young squire? Guy: Before you go, let me ask you one question. well, now, Faye is special, isn't she? And you are the smart one. You know, Horace was right about you, Guy you are the smart one. White: You want to hang around for a while? Ok by me, but you're out of the hotel this afternoon. Guy: My first time in a real recording studio. Guy: Well, maybe for you, but I was in a band, we still have a hit record. White: The Wonders are in breach of contract. Scott Pell: Well, I guess you don't need me today. Jimmy: Where'd you get the idea that we're engaged? We're not! Last thing I need in the world! Jimmy: "Careful, girls, he's engaged." Am I supposed to buy you some diamond ring now? Faye: You're ruining this beautiful moment. Faye: I didn't say anything, I was just as surprised as you. Jimmy: It just appeared, like magic, for the whole world to see. Lenny: Skitch, how did we get here? Guy: I led you here, sir, for I am Spartacus. Oh, there he goes off to his room to write that hit song "Alone in My Principles." Jimmy: Sorry I'm buggin' you! I guess I'm alone in my principles. They put us up in a first-class hotel, all-expenses-paid, while our record climbs the charts bunch of lyin' snakes. Faye: Diane Dane?! Guy: What did Diane Dane say? Jimmy: She told me never trust a label. White: Jimmy, you'd rather be back on that state fair tour? They're playing in North Dakota this week. Jimmy: Hey, do we have a Top 10 record? Mr. Villapiano: To entice you back! The word is out on you O-neders! Lenny: Hey, that's O-nedders! Villapiano: Know what that is? Lenny: Pres - idential flash cards? Villapiano: A bonus. Chad: Hey Guy, weren't you the drummer for the Tempos? Guy: Heard that. I was in a band already called The Tempos, and we were. The Bass Player: How about the Tempos? Ya know, tempos? Lenny: Not the Tempos, the Tempos. Lenny: Is that "Skitch" Patterson? Chad: Here he is, Erie's lone beatnik. Jimmy: Well see, I was thinking like the Chord. Chad: How about The Corvettes? Jimmy: Is that The Corvettes, or the Chordvettes? Chad: No, Corvettes, like the car. Lenny: Let's just call us The - Band You're About To Hear. Jimmy: Nah, some band in Buffalo's the Echoes. Shame on me for kissing you with my eyes closed so tight.ĭialogue Faye: But I thought you already decided on The Echoes. I used to think that was the real you, when you smiled.
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