Tom Hanks, Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler
A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.
DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001
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June 13, 2009Tom Hanks manages a school band to stardom with a 1960s hit called 'That Thing You Do'.
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September 8, 2007a love letter to the fans of the fab four, albeit delivered a tad too late...
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July 14, 2007Flimsy but inoffensive feelgood film about a 60s pop band directed by Tom Hanks. Strictly by the numbers but efficiently done.
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November 22, 2009While it has its moments, it is a hollow movie without any real meaning. Tom Hanks was entertaining, but his smaller role hurt the film as he was the only one that delivered an actual performance. It is a plea at the celebrity story, but doesn't really hit home at all.
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November 19, 2009Surprised myself by mumbling the song in the morning, on my way to the office. catchy indeed
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November 15, 2009"I quit.... I quit....I quit" I liked this one a lot. fun historical references and a great cast.
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November 5, 2006I don't think it's a remake of "The Commitments" in any way. The fact that this is a much smaller band and a period piece makes a difference, as well as the fact that rather than an R & B revue, The Wonders ( or Oneders, if you like ) are a one-hit pop band. A great look at a great time in American music.
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October 17, 2006Anyone noticed the similarities in plot between this and The Commitments? I've always assumed this was a remake of that movie, is it?
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