Evelyn Jensen
Anyone who's spent any time among the Mormons, or on the planet during the recent invasion of boy bands, or any combination thereof, will laugh and wince their way through this delightful film. It's a spoof that gently mocks its subject matter, never resorting to the mean-spiritedness that kills so many offerings in the mocumentary genre. The filmmakers know their topics--both Mormons and Boy Bands--very well and they don't hesitate to lampoon them. However, an overriding sense of affection for these same topics keeps the humor accessible. At the same time, the dialog is intelligent and the barbs pointed. Highly recommended.
notyourordinarymoviecritic
"Sons of Provo" intrigued me initially because I know some of the supporting actors--the ones who play Jill Kieth and the recording engineer along with the top-billed ones. It was funny the whole way through. There were only a couple of things where my expectations weren't met. 1)I wasn't ready for the documentary feel it had which made it feel more cheaply made than it actually was. 2)I had listened to the CD several times prior to the movie and was somewhat let down that not any of the songs were played in their entirety. I wouldn't mind seeing it again with my expectations tweaked a little. Yes, it will have a documentary cinematic feel and no, none of the songs will be performed all the way through.My favorite scene would have to be when the band crashes the wedding reception and the bride goes running off crying.That's all. I may write another review when I see it again.
senorfuego
Sons of Provo is hilarious. It reminded me a lot of Spinal Tap--maybe the SOP guys can do just as good a commentary when their DVD comes out! The movie follows a boy band based in Provo, UT as they rise, albeit slightly, to some level of stardom (I'm guessing the stardom level should be considered in Utah artist terms). For a movie that was shot on such a small budget, it's interesting to see the amount of cast they are able to bring in for some of the concert scenes. The characters are enjoyable--especially Kirby Laybourne and Grayson. The movie's not perfect...but the soundtrack (which I hear is all original) really drives the movie and pushes it along. If you get a chance to see it...this one is worth the time.
SquidGallery
This film is hilarious. There were many moments which paralleled Spiral Tap, which is in a large part its inspiration. The performances are great, with the actors doing their own singing and song writing. Overall a very talented group of people put together a hugely entertaining film with many laugh out loud moments. Done in the Spinal Tap style of a mockumentary, it even parodies this classic in fresh and funny ways. Who new the inner workings of trying to be a successful Christian Boy Band could be so funny? I'm glad somebody thought of it. It should get theatrical play at some point. In the mean time it is definitely checking out in festivals, where it seems to be getting good exposure.
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