Killing Bono (2011)

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.

Director:

Nick Hamm

Writers:

Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

Stars:

Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Barnes	...	Neil McCormick
Ralph Brown	...	Leo
Jason Byrne	...	Hotel Receptionist
Sam Corry	...	Paul McGuinness
Seán Doyle	...	Larry Mullen Jr.
Sean Duggan	...	Liam
David Fennelly	...	Frankie
Mark Griffin	...	The Edge
Aoife Holton	...	Stella McCormick
Joni Kamen	...	Joss
Thomas Kelly	...	Hopeless Eric
Packy Lee	...	U2 Security Guard
James Lonergan	...	Keith
Lisa McAllister	...	Erika
Aidan McArdle	...	Bill McCormick

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | topless female nudity | sex scene | bedroom | band | 

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Taglines:

Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll Rivalry

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog

Country:

UK Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

I Was Bono's Doppelgänger

Filming Locations:

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£112,206 (United Kingdom), 3 April 2011, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema Three, Generator Entertainment, Greenroom Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While Robert Sheehan's character in this film didn't get the chance to be part of U2, his character in the TV show Misfits (2009) managed to impersonate Bono, insulting him while doing so.

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Goofs

When Neil & Ivan first arrive in London it is the early 1980's yet a taxi can be seen being driven on the other side of the road with the registration plate "L" which was not issued until 1993.

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Quotes

Ivan McCormick: So, fill me in, brother, how much are we into Danny Machin for?
Neil McCormick: All in all? Thirteen grand. Give or take.
Ivan McCormick: Thirteen grand? What is that? Five grand a kneecap and three for our heads?
Neil McCormick: ...That doesn't add up, Ivan.

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: J. Edgar (2011)

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Soundtracks

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Written & performed by U2

User Reviews

An enjoyable surprise

I really enjoyed this movie. I have to admit, I initially had NO interest in the story, and only set out to see it to check out Ben Barnes' latest project. But within 10 minutes I forgot about watching "the lovely Mr. Barnes" (which he is not, in this movie) and was genuinely captivated by and became engaged in the story, the characters and the humor. I'd seen clips and responded with a yawn; thought the comedy portrayed in them was obvious and heavy-handed. But the trailer doesn't do it justice. The laughs were real and unexpected and the dialogue quick, natural and enjoyable. All of the supporting characters were excellent. Robert Sheehan, whom I'd never seen in anything prior, did a good job and Barnes disappears into and owns his character. All in all a fun watch, I'd recommend it.