On Sunday after our great adventure at Rand Airport, Garth and I decided that watching a DVD would be a perfect way to round off the day. The movie that we really wanted to see was out so by Geoff's recommendation we hired The Boat That Rocked starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nightly.
About the movie:
The Boat That Rocked is a comedy in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music. It's about a band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz.
My thoughts:
I didn't really know what to expect from this movie and what I got was a well scripted, beautifully acted performances and an equally powerful soundtrack.
The superb cast of actors all deliver quite genuine performances mixed with enough sarcastic profanity that doesn't push the performances over the comfort zone. The tale of Radio Rock and its crew is one that transcends personality and nationality. I loved the Hitler-like English committeeman in charge with taking care of the radio pirates. He is an unabashedly serious caricature of government-led regulators holding the link between revenue generating industries and the voices of progress, each always trying to tip the balance in their favour. Oh and let's not forget Felicity, the boat's only female resident who happens to be a lesbian.
The Boat That Rocked is a smart and witty story about love and friendship and we make you fall in love (again) with the music of the 60s - Mart
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