That Thing You Do!

"Just a whole lot of fun to watch, if you're interested in a "feel good " movie,this is a great choice!"

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

"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"

"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. "

"This is so good! I love music, band, love story. This is kind of having them all together."

"Cute story, loved the music and vibe "

"Such a good movie to watch!"

"A must see for music junkies. Tom Hanks is a genius. The music is great. Steve Zahn is hilarious. "

"Love it. Feel good, cute movie with a catchy title song. "

"One of my favorites, hilarious, and despite it being a romantic comedy, it doesn’t shove the romance in your face."