Losers Take All was perhaps the best thing to happen to me this year. I stumbled upon this gem on Netflix, and I must say, I was impressed. Initially I was interested when I saw that this film was a part of the Kevin Smith Movie Club, but then I also realized that it stars Kyle Gallner, who worked with Smith on Red State. Being a huge Kevin Smith fan, I had to give it a watch.
The movie begins with two friends in high school who, as many people who start bands normally do, have tastes in music that differ from the norm. Fast forward a few years, and Brian and Dave are in a failing band, playing in roller rinks, and going nowhere. Luckily, they find a guitarist and a drummer at a show they attend, and even though their musical tastes differ, Brian decides they must form a band, or rather the Mescalin decides. Throw in a furniture selling manager, and an A team van and let the games begin!
Basically, in 2013 if a movie isn't a remake, or total crap I enjoy it; so I enjoy about five movies a year. Losers Take All was hilarious, well written, evenly paced, and it dealt with real issues all bands face such as creative differences between main members. The director, Alex Steyermark, does an amazing job considering it was only his third film, and previous work as executive music producer on over 50 titles gave him insight into creating a good film soundtrack.
The acting wasn't amazing, but it was far from bad, and the music in the movie was better than what most bands are putting out today. If SLC Punk, Airheads, and The Rocker had a baby from some crazy threesome, this movie would be it. I would recommend this to anyone 16+ and hope to find similar movies because it was just that enjoyable.
The movie begins with two friends in high school who, as many people who start bands normally do, have tastes in music that differ from the norm. Fast forward a few years, and Brian and Dave are in a failing band, playing in roller rinks, and going nowhere. Luckily, they find a guitarist and a drummer at a show they attend, and even though their musical tastes differ, Brian decides they must form a band, or rather the Mescalin decides. Throw in a furniture selling manager, and an A team van and let the games begin!
Basically, in 2013 if a movie isn't a remake, or total crap I enjoy it; so I enjoy about five movies a year. Losers Take All was hilarious, well written, evenly paced, and it dealt with real issues all bands face such as creative differences between main members. The director, Alex Steyermark, does an amazing job considering it was only his third film, and previous work as executive music producer on over 50 titles gave him insight into creating a good film soundtrack.
The acting wasn't amazing, but it was far from bad, and the music in the movie was better than what most bands are putting out today. If SLC Punk, Airheads, and The Rocker had a baby from some crazy threesome, this movie would be it. I would recommend this to anyone 16+ and hope to find similar movies because it was just that enjoyable.