SummaryTwo brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world. (Arc Entertainment)
Directed By:Nick Hamm
Written By:Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Simon Maxwell, Neil McCormick
Killing Bono
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46
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5.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
25% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
58% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
17% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Nov 4, 2011
75
Killing Bono begs to be remade with A-list stars but, given Neil's history of near-misses, probably won't be.
Nov 1, 2011
70
This cleverly conceived, behind-the-scenes tale features fine lead performances and enough nods to the epic group's early days to interest fans outside the U.K.
Nov 1, 2011
60
"Amadeus" it's not, but as light transitional music, the film-which has Pete Postlethwaite's final performance, as a swishy landlord-is tuneful enough.
Nov 1, 2011
50
Taking liberties with journalist Neil McCormick's memoir to create narrative tension, screenwriters Simon Maxwell and prolific scribe team Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais ("The Commitments") overstuff the story with subplots and trite character arcs.
Nov 2, 2011
42
There's a difference between "funny" and "comedy," and the movie adaptation of Killing Bono tries way too hard to be nutty, at the expense of just getting across what McCormick knows.
Nov 1, 2011
30
The migraine of a story arc needed sharp comedy reflexes or, at least, a live-wire/slummy star turn and got neither.
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29% Positive
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2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Feb 24, 2012
5
Entertaining movie about the varying fortunes of two bands competing with each other while the members are still in school, one being U2 obviously. It follows the path of the unsuccessful band and the relationship of the two brothers who front the band. While very funny in parts with a few laugh out loud moments I thought the last half hour felt strained and didn't sit well with the rest of the movie and left me a little disappointed
Production Company:
- Cinema Three
- Generator Entertainment
- Greenroom Entertainment
- Isotope Films
- Matador Pictures
- Molinare Studio
- Northern Ireland Screen
- Regent Capital
- Silver Reel
- The Salt Company International
- Wasted Talent
Release Date:Nov 4, 2011
Duration:1 h 54 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll Rivalry
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