That Thing You Do!

“This movie was an instant favorite for me when it came out. The soundtrack is amazing, Liv Tyler is a sensation as always, so many quotable lines, and the whole band is so dreamy. Gah I love this one.”

“The song from That Thing You Do! gets stuck in my head constantly, but I don't mind when it does because I simply love this movie.”

“A light, breezy movie written and directed by Tom Hanks, about a sixties band that briefly makes it big when their fill-in drummer impulsively speeds up their ballad at a show and turns it into a pop sensation. Young Steve Zahn is particularly good in this, and Adam Schlesinger (RIP) wrote a pitch-perfect title track.”

“Love this movie, can’t wait to make my daughters watch it”

“One of my all-time favorites. The soundtrack will stay with me forever. And Liv Tyler? Come on.”

“Best soundtrack, summer vibes, romance, comedy, Tom Hanks…this movie has it all! I’d just avoid the extended version.”

“I think this is an extremely satisfying film, and I’ve wondered if it would have had more of a lasting cultural impact if it was a little edgier (it’s rated PG). The performances and screenplay are delightful, but the entire premise succeeds because of what a flippin’ competent song Adam Schlesinger (RIP) wrote.”