Wow, its been a while.....I plan on adventually writing minireviews for Happy Feet and Casino Royale, but not this week due to the work i have to do....any ways, heres my last review for the semister!!
Bulldog Reviews
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
By: Mike Pickowicz
Over the past Thanksgiving break, I had the pleasure of seeing many movies. While two of them, Happy Feet and Casino Royal, have been rightfully ruling the box office even to this day, I have decided to review a movie that got lost in the holiday season. That movie is the hard rocking “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny”.
“Tenacious D” is a musical/comedy that follows the “origins” of the comedic band. The movies plot is about how Jack Black and Kyle Gass (both playing their fictional selves) first came to know each other and become friends. They blend each of their talents, Kyle’s guitar skills and JB’s voice, and vow to create the greatest rock band to ever live. To do so, the two realize that they need to locate a legendary guitar pick used by multiple rock greats. JB and Kyle stop at nothing to get their hands on this one of a kind pick that promises them rock fame.
“Tenacious D” is a really good movie that I felt could have more than it was. The first 20 minutes of the film are brilliant. It plays almost similar to a rock opera in which the first few songs of the movie are actually sung out loud in the most random places. After the beginning of the film is over, however, the film slips into a formula that feels like it has been done time and time again. The Tenacious D songs, that were once sung out loud, just become background music. Not to say the film loses its humor. It’s actually remains insanely funny throughout the entire movie. The problem is middle of the movie just seems almost too predictable. This, thankfully, is not the case for the last act of the movie, which completely rocks. The music that Tenacious D created for this film is great. While I could never consider myself a true fan of “The D”, I have always enjoyed their songs. With each rocking jam, there is also a great sense of offbeat comedy that gives this movie an edge over other brainless comedies. My personal favorite songs in the movie would be “Kickapoo”, “Car Chase City” and “Beelzeboss”.
While “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” seems to lag in the middle, revealing the predictable plot, the beginning and end are fantastic. The movie is full of laugh out loud moments and songs that promise to rock anyone’s socks off. If you’re a fan of Tenacious D, going to see this film is a must. Even if you’re like me and enjoy a few of their songs, you’re likely to not be disappointed. While it’s tough to recommend this film over the great films that are out now, this film is easily one of the more unique buddy comedies. If you’re up for a brainless comedy and some rocking songs to go along with it, look no further than Tenacious D to fill your needs. I give Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 3 ½ Bulldogs out of 5.
