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.
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Nick Hamm
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Cast
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| Ben Barnes | ... | Neil McCormick | |
| Ralph Brown | ... | Leo | |
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Jason Byrne | ... | Hotel Receptionist |
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Sam Corry | ... | Paul McGuinness |
| Seán Doyle | ... | Larry Mullen Jr. | |
| Sean Duggan | ... | Liam | |
| David Fennelly | ... | Frankie | |
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Mark Griffin | ... | The Edge |
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Aoife Holton | ... | Stella McCormick |
| Joni Kamen | ... | Joss | |
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Thomas Kelly | ... | Hopeless Eric |
| Packy Lee | ... | U2 Security Guard | |
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James Lonergan | ... | Keith |
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Lisa McAllister | ... | Erika |
| Aidan McArdle | ... | Bill McCormick | |
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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.
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Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll RivalryMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Hammond mentions getting "the other one" from the duo Wham!, but doesn't know his name. He is referring to Andrew Ridgeley. See more »Goofs
When Neil is about to leave the garage about discussing the bands future his collar is down. There is a cut in the shot and his collar is up. There is yet another shot from outside of the garage and his collar is down again. See more »Quotes
Karl: A word to the wise from an old man before you go. Remember only this: the measure of a man is what's left when fame falls away... oh, and another thing: get as much sex as you can!See more »
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... given that I went watching it without reading a book, seeing trailer, heard which actors are involved or anything else about it.
In case you don't know what is it about, let me repost the plot: "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."
Story is the best part of this movie. Throughout it's entire length I was wondering which way will it go. Will it keep it's mild comedy tone from start to the end, or will it turn to tragedy, given the main character's auto-destructive nature ... or maybe, could it even have some alternative history ending like in "Inglorious Bastards" ? Well, it could have gone either way, and because I don't wanna spoil anything for you, I'll just say I'm most satisfied how it finished.
Also, I have nothing but praises for the cast. Ben Barnes... I'm surprised you still aren't big thing in Hollywood. Weekest link might only be his on-screen brother, the guy with curly hair, but he's not bad enough to ruin the movie ... go watch !