It was released 20 years ago, but the comedy That Thing You Do! has aged well. It traces the meteoric rise (and fall) of "The Wonders," a fictional band whose 1964 hit took the band from playing local gigs in Erie PA to the top of the music world in just months. The band disintegrated shortly thereafter, as members let competing interests dominate and divide them.
This is a good film. The music is excellent, and it's a fun comedic glimpse into life in the '60s as well as a cautionary tale about the consequences of fast fame. It's worth your time.
Rating: A
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