I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Wow! Such a good movie.

The greatest movie ever made..!

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Still passionate as ever about their music, the two original members of 80s heavy metal band Anvil continue to try to recapture the fame they once had in this documentary from Sacha Gervasi (director of the film 'Hitchcock' with Anthony Hopkins). As one of the musicians' wives says, they have kept "dreaming that dream" despite fading into obscurity and never achieving the recognition of bands like Metallica who they inspired. Now in their fifties, the two men hold regular day jobs and play whatever gigs they can on the side, while still recording albums to sell directly to their fans, since the demand is still there. While their never-ending passion is interesting, watching the pair argue while going from one low paying gig to the next is not particularly fascinating. Same goes for a sequence that follows one of the rockers while he tries to make it as a phone salesman. More history on the band may have been beneficial, with the film skirting over the period in between their 1980s fame and the present day, but when focused on the hurdles faced by them in the present, it is fairly compelling stuff. The interviews with their wives really enhance the material too, highlighting what their families have had to put up with as a result of their undying dreams of renewed fame and glory. Their music is also very decent, if only ever heard every now and again.

With any Artist, first and foremost, we love what we do, and we will always keeping doing what we do as artists as it's a part of our soul and our soul is our life. Now with that, it would be a false sense of humbleness to say you don't do it for the fans. As Lips said to the likes of, 'the fans are what keeps us going/alive'(to the likes of). We need an audience to be fully fulfilled as artists. As people we're always looking for that validation hence why we collect friends on Facebook and post photos on their, or why we care about how many views we get on YouTube. It's about getting seen, having validation for your being and your work. And with any Artist, we love what we do, but we want to get seen and get lot's of validation for our work and for who are. And we would like to make money doing what we love as well, no lie to that.With that, That is what the band Anvil has been in search of for 30 plus years. They have some good stuff, but Heavy Metal doesn't cater to everyone. As in Searching for Sugar Man, Rodriguez's songs cater more universally, where as with Heavy Metal, it only caters to some tastes. Myself, I love heavy metal and Anvil sounds great to me!A true testament on what it takes for a band to stick together 30 plus years whether they be successful or not. Showing what it's like to go on tour as a band that has been forgotten(or just some no name band), and showing the ups and downs of friendships within the band, and struggles within their own families. A great documentary to see for anyone who struggles with their dreams as an artist(how us actors can relate especially to the scenes where Lips is taking his demo in to different record companies), and just for anyone in general who has never given up on achieving their dreams. Rock on forever!

This was a real movie, with a story, an arc and an uplifting message. Seeing these good old boy canuck-heads in my home town of Toronto, slugging it out for their dreams in their 50s was something really close to my heart. The characters are real down to earth sweethearts with great personalities and good souls and you can't help but root for them and wish them some measure of success through all the hard work and struggles they have to endure in their lifelong quest.The ending had me as close to tears as I ever get for movies. It was so poetic, touching and fulfilling. Perhaps the makers tweaked reality a little bit for the desired effect, but it worked, dammit. I was moved. And I don't even like heavy metal.If you only watch one metal band doc in your life, make it this one.

I have to reluctantly admit that if I'm one hundred percent honest with myself I'm in love with the romance of rock n roll music more than I'm in love with the music itself. My tastes are a little more modern and to me, and I'm aware this is a sweeping statement, the music feels just a touch dated. However, with this fact in mind, The Story of Anvil ticks just every single box. Aside from being a gripping story, featuring truly endearing characters, it just oozes romance that wouldn't sit in a fictional movie but in a documentary it serves to remind me how wonderfully ironic real life can be. From start to finish I was on board, willing them to succeed, riveted by their story up to now and just thoroughly entertained. I defy anyone not to smile along with this film, no matter what your musical taste.