Anvil! The Story of Anvil

MusicDocumentary

2008, Movie, 1h 21min

One of the most beloved rockumentaries of all time, this inspiring, heartfelt celebration of the human will to persevere follows Canadian heavy-metal legends Anvil, who played some of the world’s biggest stages in the 1980s and inspired the likes of Anthrax and Metallica—only to then drop off the map and toil for decades in obscurity. In ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL director and former roadie Sacha Gervasi catches up with guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner, now in their fifties, as they stumble through a harrowing European tour and reflect on failure, friendship, resilience, and the will to follow even the most impossible of dreams.

"Anvil! The Story of Anvil" — music and documentary movie produced in USA and Canada and released in 2008. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.9 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 21min. "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and Fawesome and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Critic Sam Toy

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...is exactly what’s needed to slap the recent rash of doomsayer documentaries in the face — preferably with a studded, fingerless leather glove.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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This is the sound of optimism: "Everything on the tour went drastically wrong. But at least there was a tour for it to go wrong on."

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Critic Noel Murray

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The rock-doc Anvil! The Story Of Anvil has been touted as “a real life Spinal Tap,”...

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Kasper Løvborg

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Similar in spirit to 'The Wrestler' and, like Rourke's character, these people will stay with you. Both films are about sticking to lifelong dreams when time has suddenly flown by and this remarkably focused portrayal of a band whic...

5 years ago

Ronny Svensson

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Rockbranschens baksida och baksmälla skildras ömsint i denna uppriktiga dokumentär om bandet som Gud glömde… men inte fansen!

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Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a documentary film that tells the story of the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, who despite their influence on the genre and their dreams of success, never achieved mainstream fame. The film follows the band's European tour, which is marked by a series of mishaps and misadventures, as well as their struggles to record their 13th album and secure a record deal. Through it all, the band's members remain determined to follow their passion for music and fulfill their boyhood dreams. The film features interviews with the band members, as well as footage of their performances and behind-the-scenes moments. It is a heartwarming and entertaining portrayal of perseverance and dedication in the face of adversity.

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