Rent Good Vibrations (2012)

3.6 of 5 from 230 ratings
1h 38min
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Synopsis:
Eager to shift thoughts away from the Troubles during the 1970s, music fanatic Terri Hooley (Richard Dormer) opens a record store, 'Good Vibrations', in the heart of one of Belfast's roughest districts. As the shop gains a loyal following, Terri starts a small record label with the aim of launching some of the local bands, including The Undertones whose first single, 'Teenage Kicks', is championed by legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel...
Actors:
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Directors:
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Producers:
Bruno Charlesworth, Andrew Eaton, David Holmes, Chris Martin
Voiced By:
Pierre Adeli
Writers:
Colin Carberry, Glenn Patterson
Studio:
Universal Pictures
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals
Collections:
A Brief History of Singer Biopics
Countries:
Ireland
BBFC:
Release Date:
05/08/2013
Run Time:
98 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Interview with Terri Hooley
  • Interviews with Cast and Crew
BBFC:
Release Date:
05/08/2013
Run Time:
103 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Interview with Terri Hooley
  • Interviews with Cast and Crew

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Reviews (2) of Good Vibrations

Belfast Kicks - Good Vibrations review by CP Customer

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12/04/2014

This is the first movie about Punk that I've really enjoyed. Partly because of the general chutzpah that ensures the film never lets up for a minute; partly for the skillful and intelligent use of news footage to illustrate the Troubles for those who may know nothing about them. Mainly, though, it shows Punk in a setting which makes sense for the whole aesthetic. Terri Hooley says during the last scene where he's addressing 2000 punks during a concert at the Royal Ulster Hall that New York Punks have the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason for the existence of Punk itself, In a city where over 3000 people were shot, blown up, beaten and burned to death over 30 years, the pure and elemental joy of Punk seems like the only answer possible, leaving the cynical money-making machine of McLaren and Westwood in the dark. After all, John Peel said that the Undertones' Teenage Kicks gave him the best 2 1/2 minutes of his life.

4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

Almost an Undertones Biopic set in Belfast - Good Vibrations review by PV

Spoiler Alert
04/07/2023

Fun but sometimes plodding Northern Ireland-set story of a record shop, and how punk - especially The Undertones and their first single Teenage Kicks - put it on the map.

The first half is great and has pace; that goes in the second half which drags a bit - the direction is workmanlike (though it seems a couple direct!)

The main actor irritated me or at least the clueless innumerate character - I wonder if that record shop is still open. If so, how?

Probably the first time I have seen muso DJ John Peel portrayed in a film, and the accent is bang-on - having talked to him in 2004, i can confirm that (though John was actually from a rather posh background are affected that accent).

Watch the film '71 (2014) if you want the Troubles politics. Watch The Crying Game (1992) if you do not. Watch Sing Street (2016) to see similar in Dublin. Watch Killing Bono (2011) for the best film made about NI music via a U2 failure, and about the shark-run rapacious music business in general.

Watchable punk-birth biopic. 3 stars

0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.

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