Fun film, but it has its flaws

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2020)

An amusing satire that is full of outlandish performances and some fun moments, Walk Hard does struggle from time to time to handle its storyline, but for the most part, proves to be a worthy film for spoof lovers and music lovers alike. John C. Reilly gives a great performance as Dewey Cox himself, and is able to fully commit himself to his insane role in the best way possible. Tim Meadows is also able to steal the screen in each scene he is in, providing an equally over the top character, full of many quotable lines. The film can be quite funny with its take on music and its enjoyable satire, but none of the humor earns more than a chuckle throughout. The film does have a bit of a problem with pacing, and can at times feel a bit tedious with its story often going around in circles. It's music acts and songs, I will say, are quite impressive, and perhaps the strongest element in the movie as a whole. None of them seemed quite tiresome to me, and by the end, I had one or two of the songs stuck in my head. In the end, Walk Hard is an enjoyable but imperfect flick, with some shining moments, and somewhat of a pacing issue. However, if you enjoy a slow burn ride down a ridiculous musical valley, this is certainly the film for you.
My Rating: 7.25/10