Destined to rock!

Rating: 7/10 (28 August 2008)

Tenacious D is one of the best comedic bands out there, and finally band members Jack Black and Kyle Gass have taken to the big screen in The Pick of Destiny. Everyone knew it would happen eventually, but I don't think everyone knew it would rock so much! Black plays himself, JB, along with Gass, again, as himself, KG. Both do great jobs and bounce off each other throughout the whole film. There's some great cameos too from the likes of Foo Fighters front man, Dave Grohl, SNL star, Amy Poehler and producer Ben Stiller. But its the songs that make this movie really shine.
Let's face it. When watching a film like this you really just want to see JB and KG rock it out, and that they do very well. If you try and look any deeper than the band and their performances, you will probably be unsatisfied, so don't try to. This movie is really just an opportunity for fans to watch their heroes' journey to the top, while busting riffs along the way. Fans will be familiar with the crude humor and will not be disappointed. I think I can easily say now that people unfamiliar with Tenacious D will most likely not enjoy it. I have to admit, even as a fan, that the jokes in between the songs are good and plentiful, but not hilarious.
Aside all this, The Pick of Destiny perfectly captures the era of metal that dominated the 80', mixing it with comedy and music. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and any metal-head should give it a go.
7.5/10
Hamish Kearvell A.K.A Screaming Japan Productions - www.myspace.com/screamingjapanproductions