I'm going to write a movie review seriously.
The history of listening to rock has been roughly 13 years, from the beginning with a specific preference to the later dabbling in a wide range and out of control. Among them, the big genre of metal is probably the most limited one that I have heard. I have only heard basically all the bands that have been famous in the history of world rock, and the number is far more than a hundred. Like the uncles who came out at the beginning of the film, they are all familiar and no longer familiar with the old guns of the metal industry.
Canada's Anvil band, I had heard about it when I was young, but I didn't expect that such a documentary, which recorded their days after their short-lived glory, made people sigh and sigh. The situation with my peers of the same era is twofold and sad. At the same time, I don’t understand the business model of rock performances in the record hair industry. This documentary made me suddenly realize that I originally thought that foreign countries are the paradise for cultivating bands, which is only a condition of the relevant domestic circles. It hasn't been reached yet, and now it seems that there are many possible outstanding bands that are just buried by the cruel reality? !
The success of a charismatic and technical band in the history of music requires a recording studio with superb technology that enables the band to do more with less, a capable and sincere manager, a group of tolerant and tasteful music fans, and a discerning eye. Talents, record labels with a vision of more than 20 years or more... and all of these add up to the weight of "luck + chance". From the Titos who have been tempered by Anvil over time, it can be inferred that the reason why the current band has passed by with "successful success" can only be the lack of the protection of the kitchen king.
There are several points that make this documentary flesh and blood, shining brightly, one is switching from the grand occasion of "thinking about the past" back to the scene where Lips, who is over 500 years old this year, drives to work. The Crazy Metal Music Festival of Tsunami, one is pure physical labor of boring machinery, imagine that every day life is constantly reminding you "Hi, paul! That's over, ur dream've been over like a million years ago. Perhaps under such circumstances, a former hot-blooded metal youth is more likely to degenerate, overindulge and disappear into the vast sea of people ahead of time, or be depressed and disheartened, hiding from seeing his former friends.
But Anvil is not. Lips and Robb live seriously, love their children and family, and put all their energy into it. At the same time, the dream of a metal palace in their hearts has not been extinguished by the cruel reality, but has never stopped chasing their dreams. The strings and drum sticks in hand are still warm, this is a pure land that will never fall into dust. When I saw their superb technology that did not fade at all, I really admired them, was shocked and moved by their deep love for metal, and discovered fearless warriors.
It is not difficult for everyone to find that Lips is rich in emotion, attaches great importance to love and righteousness, his heart is always flickering with a strong flame, and his face is always with a innocent smile like a child. Fan performance, and spare no effort to make efforts for this expectation. This kind of life is like what he said in the car, and there is no regrets.
The other is all the accidents and unpleasantness that happened during the European tour and the recording of the album. The confrontation scenes of various characters in these situations add more realistic colors to the film rather than a mode of biography.
Last but not least is the soundtrack. The few background music, first to make a clean display space for this metal band documentary, and to focus on the very suitable time and occasion, is really the finishing touch. Especially at the end of the film, the background music of the two brothers standing on the bustling street of Tokyo, raising a satisfied smile, is like casting a blessing and gratifying gaze for their life.
This film has clear dialogue and moderate speaking speed. Even without subtitles, it should be no problem for people with a certain level of English. It is much easier than that <
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