Fresh
There is really just a lot to like here.
Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies
Bandslam
Band together
2009 · 1h 51m · PG
Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Directed by
Todd Graff
Overview
A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band — together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
82%
Tomatometer
Fresh
These are characters that make mistakes, they redeem themselves, and they grow throughout the course of the film.
Ben Lyons, At the Movies
Fresh
Bandslam is hardly the definition of a great movie, but it is pleasant and bright and doesn't insult its audience's intelligence. And that's as rare and welcome as a well-crafted three-minute pop song.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Fresh
Tidy, heartfelt direction by Todd Graff (Camp); astute song references; and a David Bowie cameo transcend the formula underpinnings and keep Bandslam buoyant, gratifying and, yes, rocking.
Andy Webster, New York Times
Fresh
The movie has a few good tunes and some charming comic dash, at least at first.
Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle
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