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From The Beatles to Oasis, each decade can boast half a dozen stadium-filler Brit bands. Strange then that there's been barely a single decent rock group-based film, let alone a British one. There have been pseudo-documentaries like A Hard Day's Night, not to mention attempts by various musos to cross over into film. But bar David Essex duo That'll Be The Day and Stardust, not one has succeeded in capturing the glory (and terribleness) of rock excesses.
Still Crazy fills that gap, and is also very, very funny. Despite the familiar cast, this is an ensemble piece, with no scene-stealing performances because everybody is so good. From Spall's drunken, belching drummer to Nighy's paranoid, self-obsessed singer, all the characters are totally convincing. Even Nail, whose singing talents haven't been best exploited in the past, has a tailor-made role as the grouchy guitarist, reluctant to give up his career as a roofer when the band re-form. Aubrey is superb as the harassed PA most aware of the emotional impact of the hasty reunion, while Connolly is perfect as the sarcastic roadie.
The Commitments for grown-ups. This tale of a band back on the road is so realistic you'll swear you own the albums. Perfect for anyone who's been touched by the hand of pop. A foot-stompin', rip-rockin' good night out.
