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Anvil! The Story of Anvil

MusicDocumentary

2008, Movie, 1h 21min

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

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Reviews

Critic Sam Toy

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...is exactly what’s needed to slap the recent rash of doomsayer documentaries in the face — preferably with a studded, fingerless leather glove.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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This is the sound of optimism: "Everything on the tour went drastically wrong. But at least there was a tour for it to go wrong on."

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Critic Noel Murray

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The rock-doc Anvil! The Story Of Anvil has been touted as “a real life Spinal Tap,”...

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Kasper Løvborg

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Similar in spirit to 'The Wrestler' and, like Rourke's character, these people will stay with you. Both films are about sticking to lifelong dreams when time has suddenly flown by and this remarkably focused portrayal of a band whic...

4 years ago

Ronny Svensson

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Rockbranschens baksida och baksmälla skildras ömsint i denna uppriktiga dokumentär om bandet som Gud glömde… men inte fansen!

3 years ago

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Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a documentary film that tells the story of the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, who despite their influence on the genre and their dreams of success, never achieved mainstream fame. The film follows the band's European tour, which is marked by a series of mishaps and misadventures, as well as their struggles to record their 13th album and secure a record deal. Through it all, the band's members remain determined to follow their passion for music and fulfill their boyhood dreams. The film features interviews with the band members, as well as footage of their performances and behind-the-scenes moments. It is a heartwarming and entertaining portrayal of perseverance and dedication in the face of adversity.

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