I had the opportunity to see this film recently at the Seattle International Film Festival. I hope it gets released in the US, because I enjoyed it and I think it could do well here. The following review contains mild spoilers, but nothing that is not revealed within the first ten minutes of the movie.
Vulcan Junction is about an Israeli rock group in the early 1970's, but it deals with the Universal issue of choosing between what you want, and what is practical. This problem is dealt with in many ways. One member of the band must decide if he wants to work at a practical job that he hates in order to support his family or pursue his dream of being a musician. The lead singer, Shelly (Oren Shabo) is in love with his best friend's girlfriend, and must decide if he wants to put love or friendship first. Then, he is given an opportunity to sing at an important concert without his band. Again, Shelly must choose: this time, between friendship and his own dreams.
The movie is engaging. No huge insight is imparted, and my world was not changed by seeing this film. However, the characters were likable and the film kept my interest. I would give it an 8 out of 10.
Vulcan Junction is about an Israeli rock group in the early 1970's, but it deals with the Universal issue of choosing between what you want, and what is practical. This problem is dealt with in many ways. One member of the band must decide if he wants to work at a practical job that he hates in order to support his family or pursue his dream of being a musician. The lead singer, Shelly (Oren Shabo) is in love with his best friend's girlfriend, and must decide if he wants to put love or friendship first. Then, he is given an opportunity to sing at an important concert without his band. Again, Shelly must choose: this time, between friendship and his own dreams.
The movie is engaging. No huge insight is imparted, and my world was not changed by seeing this film. However, the characters were likable and the film kept my interest. I would give it an 8 out of 10.