X
- 2011
- R
- ARC Entertainment (II)
- 1 h 54 m
- 2011
- R
- ARC Entertainment (II)
- 1 h 54 m
Summary Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world. (Arc Entertainment)
Directed By: Nick Hamm
- 2011
- R
- ARC Entertainment (II)
- 1 h 54 m
- 2011
- R
- ARC Entertainment (II)
- 1 h 54 m
Killing Bono
46
5.5
Summary Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world. (Arc Entertainment)
Directed By: Nick Hamm
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
58% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
17% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
46
25% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
58% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
17% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Killing Bono begs to be remade with A-list stars but, given Neil's history of near-misses, probably won't be.
This cleverly conceived, behind-the-scenes tale features fine lead performances and enough nods to the epic group's early days to interest fans outside the U.K.
"Amadeus" it's not, but as light transitional music, the film-which has Pete Postlethwaite's final performance, as a swishy landlord-is tuneful enough.
Taking liberties with journalist Neil McCormick's memoir to create narrative tension, screenwriters Simon Maxwell and prolific scribe team Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais ("The Commitments") overstuff the story with subplots and trite character arcs.
There's a difference between "funny" and "comedy," and the movie adaptation of Killing Bono tries way too hard to be nutty, at the expense of just getting across what McCormick knows.
The migraine of a story arc needed sharp comedy reflexes or, at least, a live-wire/slummy star turn and got neither.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 User Ratings
5.5
23% Positive
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15% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 User Ratings
5.5
23% Positive
3 Ratings
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62% Mixed
8 Ratings
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15% Negative
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Production Company
Cinema Three,
Generator Entertainment,
Greenroom Entertainment,
Isotope Films,
Matador Pictures,
Molinare Studio,
Northern Ireland Screen,
Regent Capital,
Silver Reel,
The Salt Company International,
Wasted Talent
Release Date Nov 4, 2011
Duration 1 h 54 m
Rating R
Tagline Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll Rivalry
Website
http://www.killingbonoblog.com/
