Torch-7 Reviews

That Thing You Do! (1996)

Do you want something "snappy, peppy, up-tempo and happy"?

[3 February 1999]

I'm a big fan of 60's-music, and when I saw "That Thing You Do!" I really got excited with the music, and all the environment (sets, costumes, etc) I think that Tom Hanks showed the public how to do an entertained movie, with good script and young-talented actors.

The tunes are really "Snappy" and once you listen to the main song you never forget it! I have the soundtrack also and all the songs are great. And every time the movie is scheduled on TV I watch it... I've seen it for a month and I never get bored.

Along with "The Commitments", "That Thing You Do" is one of my favorite musical movies.

The Commitments (1991)

A movie made with the Soul!

[3 February 1999]

The first time I saw "The Commitments" I got surprised because it doesn't seem to be a Hollywood-like movie (talking about money) but it's a great example of good script and great performance of the actors/singers. When you see the movie, it seems to be a real-life-documentary.

The music is great! And the best of all is that some of The Commitments' members really play and sing... I recommend to buy the soundtrack (Vols. 1 & 2) if you really are a fan of soul-music. You're gonna love it!

Really... it's one of the best movies that I've seen! It's a movie made with the Soul!