Captures the moment, the place, the dream

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2006)

"That Thing You Do" revives the dream we all had, back when we were in our late teens, of being the next John Lennon - or maybe Ringo.
This is a masterfully crafted movie. Watch how the jaded, fading "Diane Dane" adjusts to her post-stardom decline at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Or how the slicked-back star Freddie Fredrickson remembers to call out "Hello Wisconsin!"
Or the sense and feel of working at dad's appliance store back in the mid '60s.
The movie has a genuine warmth and reality.
If you love 60's rock, or are nostalgic for your youth, check out this Tom Hanks directed/written film. Tom Hanks is a huge hit because he exudes a charm, a genuineness, that cannot be faked. All that charm comes full force in this film.