Tom Hanks, there's not a trace of vanity or auteuristic pomposity to be found. This upbeat, buoyant drama is a wistful journey down memory lane, full of innocence, optimism but with its feet firmly planted on the ground. The four young musicians in the group are instantly catapulted from their small-town lives in Erie, Pennsylvania into the national spotlight. The film traces their sudden superstardom, and the petty in-fighting and squabbling that inevitably lead to their breakup. This precious little gem deserves a second chance on video.
Hanks manages to keep the film cheerful and fresh and never calculated or trite.
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