Like a fine wine...

Rating: 9/10 (8 March 2003)

For me, this movie just gets better with age. I thought it was underrated. The music is so well done, thanks to Adam Schlesinger (see "Fountains of Wayne"). I've always wanted to be able to thank Tom Hanks for the movie and the music. They both inspired my then 2 year old son to take up the drums. He's still playing. I loved the music because although it was all original, it sounded like those songs had somehow been part of my life, growing up in the 60's. I like Tom Everett Scott as Guy. Steve Zahn is very funny, and Jonathon Schaech is appropriately moody. There are also some great supporting roles - I love Freddie Frederickson ("Mr. Downtown"), the hotel doorman, the LA DJ and Barry Sobel as Goofball. Have I mentioned the music?? :-) If you haven't given this movie a chance and you are a fan of pop music, try it out.