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Roger Ebert. October 4, 1996. 3 min read. “That Thing You Do!” is the first film written and directed by Tom Hanks, and not surprisingly it is as sunny and guileless as many of the characters he’s played: The movie may be inconsequential, but in some ways that’s a strength.
Plenty of films have been made about the grueling climb to rock-and-roll fame, but few carry the effortless charm that That Thing You Do! has. Written and directed by Tom Hanks, the film is as cookie-cutter as it gets, dodging the dark depths that typically haunt rock biopics.
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Apr 14, 2021 · For a film about rivalry, recriminations, and the allure of success, That Thing You Do! is a sweet, charming, humorous look at how far people are willing to go for success and how difficult it is to attain while maintaining the purity of your true self.
By Emanuel Levy. Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks follows the path of other accomplished actors of his generation as debutant filmmaker of “That Thing You Do,” an immensely likable,...
The universe in That Thing You Do! is one where the Vietnam War is a punchline, and ultimately inconsequential. The band’s unnamed bass player has his sights on joining the U.S. Marine Corps, ensuing in multiple gags throughout the film, including Tom Hanks deadpanning “Semper Fi.”
That Thing You Do! is a 1996 American musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Tom Hanks, in his feature writing and directorial debut.
May 11, 2017 · Hanks is such a nice guy, he can't bring himself to imagine anyone who isn't, which tends to preclude anything so base as dramatic conflict. Episodes of Happy Days have more narrative tension. The...
