A funny feel-good movie that has a kicking sound track

Rating: 8/10 (13 April 2009)

After a bitterly disappointing movie experience yesterday (Knowing) I decided that The Boat That Rocked could only be better and was therefore worth a shot.
I was immediately drawn in by the great music and subtle under-statement of many of the main characters which were not portrayed as larger than life, unlike most of what Hollywood has to offer of late. The government 'bad guys' were cheesy and stereotyped but it didn't ruin the feel-good rhythm of the story. There was also mention from my girlfriend that the girls in the movie were stereotyped in an unflattering manner but having said this, they were indeed meant to be groupies of sorts.
I found this movie to be a fun look at a time in music history that has not had a great deal of exposure and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
A good way to spend a rainy afternoon :-)