Possibly only for fans of The D

Rating: 8/10 (29 November 2006)

I think I can objectively understand why viewers who aren't fans of Tenacious D may not enjoy this movie, but for long time fans of the HBO show and the first album, the film will likely be a welcome treat. In case you aren't already a fan and are thinking of seeing the movie I would suggest that you first listen to the soundtrack a few times as the film ends up being an excellent visual companion to the music, which is always the most important thing when it comes to the phenomenon known as Tenacious D. As for the movie itself, there are some lulls but the funny scenes work well enough to make you forget about the down times, and the music is fantastic, and by that I mean hilarious and somehow excellent at the same time. For example, the song "I'm Just a Baby" is barely comedic but showcases the actual musical talents of JB and KG. There are also some terrific cameos that fill out the movie. All in all, Tenacious D's Pick of Destiny may not be the most humorous movie of the year (That's probably Clerks 2 or Borat) but it's still a very entertaining time and not a waste of your money.