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Anvil! The Story of Anvil
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82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

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  • Starring: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni
  • Summary: At 14, Toronto school friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it. Their band, Anvil, went on to become the "demigods of Canadian metal," releasing one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982 Metal on Metal. The album influenced a musical generation, including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, that went on to sell millions of records. But Anvil's career took a different path, straight into obscurity. (Abramorama Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    100
    It's a hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, documentary about the greatest metal band you've probably never heard of.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Sam Toy
    100
    The lyrics to AC/DC's Long Way To The Top were never more appropriate. Anvil! is exactly what's needed to slap the recent rash of doomsayer documentaries in the face -- preferably with a studded, fingerless leather glove.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Hartlaub
    100
    Anvil lives somewhere in that thoroughly entertaining gray area between self-parody and the triumph of human spirit.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. LyleS.
    10
    This is the best rock movie of all time - it is the essence of love for rock.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. TeresaL.
    10
    This movie is so moving...a true testament to the human spirit. I am so thrilled that Anvil is getting the recognition that they definitely deserve. Fantastic movie. Just purchased my signed copy of the dvd. Long Live Anvil!!!!!… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. SteveB
    4
    It is clearly a labor of love for those who made the film, and if you're familiar with the band you'll like it also. But for the average person, it's only marginally interesting. The band certainly has a lot of heart and persistence.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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