That Thing You Do!

anita_skop shared a tip "Sweet and very engaging film about a group that becomes a one hit wonder. Great soundtrack around one song! really captures the early 60s!"

ren_wo shared a tip "This is a fun movie full of great music, directed by Tom Hanks and which takes place during an era of explosive growth in the music industry: the sixties. Its central cast consists of Ethan Embry, Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Shaech, Steve Zahn and Tom Hanks. The supporting cast is rounded out by Claudia Stedelin, Dawn Maxey, Charlize Theron, Holmes Osborne and Giovanni Ribisi. Other notables include Obba Babatundé, Chris Ellis, Alex Rocco, Bill Cobbs, Rita Wilson, Chris Isaak, Kevin Pollak, Clint Howard, Jonathan Demme and Bryan Cranston as astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom (I don't remember that.). When the drummer (Ribisi) of a fledgling local band breaks his arm, he is replaced by a seasoned player (Scott) who becomes the catalyst that sends the band on a journey of self discovery and propels them on a whirlwind journey through the music industry of the time. Tom Hanks' and Gary Goetzman's production company 'Playtone' is named after the fictional record label from this movie. For anybody interested there's an extended cut on the iTunes store that is significantly longer: 40 minutes longer. I see that it's also available on Amazon. Unfortunately, I haven't watched the extended cut so I don't have any feedback of what those extra 40 minutes comprise. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/that-thing-you-do-extended-cut/id1412156274"

jrm shared a tip "7.5/10. Fun, well-done film about a small town American band run through the promotional grinder of the music business in 1964. Nostalgic, feel-good comedy, light fare with polished Hollywood production. Family friendly."

anna_howard_5947 shared a tip "The hidden gem of Tom hanks career! Directing, writing, and even composing much of the music, this movie was a product of the Forest Gump director saying “hey, Tom, you have some good insights, why don’t you make a movie of your own?” Wholesome, charming, and pretty hilarious, this cast was plucked out of obscurity, although many of them would go on to be household names. Please watch it, please."

savrina_collinwood shared a tip "Always and forever a favorite! Easy to watch, great music, good story and casting makes the movie. I love Tom hanks.. reminds me a little of his acting in a league of their own."

rebecca_9906 shared a tip "I very rarely write reviews but this movie has been mine and my family’s favorite for basically my whole life! It’s heartwarming, fun, and all the songs are utterly brilliant. Whenever I want a movie that makes me feel all of the feelings in a short amount of time, this is the one to choose! It will always put a smile on my face."