Stadium Anthems

It's not too often that you see a comedy that is THIS raunchy and THIS clever, and Stadium Anthems has pulled it off. This wild dark comedy brings both really clever dialogue and its fair share of sex jokes, which I personally found to be a hilarious combination. Dark comedies may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those that enjoy the genre, I think they will appreciate Stadium Anthems as I particularly liked this sendup of the music industry. The topic of the music industry grappling with change, particularly in the current digital/post-Napster age, is ripe for satire and Stadium Anthems is the first film I've seen that really takes on the subject. If you like clever, raunchy comedies, I highly recommend Stadium Anthems!

This hilarious satire pulls no punches, but it isn't raunchy or "shocking" just for the sake of being raunchy or shocking. It always has a point to make. It's ultimately a thoughtful look at the world today, particularly in regards to the music industry (which it lampoons beautifully). Filled with wonderful original music and engaging characters, STADIUM ANTHEMS is entertaining throughout and extremely well crafted top to bottom.

At face value, this is a film that pokes fun at the music business. But there really is so much more depth to it. There's some great music, but the real meat of the film is its philosophical exploration of whether commercial art and music actually have a value. Definitely something to ponder between the laughs.

Nevermind that it's funny -- this movie's visuals are amazing! Very adept filmmaking and fine performances all around. Director Scott Brown packs a punch as he satirizes the music industry. And it reminds me of some of the characters I met in eighties hollywood when hair bands reigned supreme. It's as though the subjects of "Behind The Music" came back to life (or relevance) and got what they deserved.

The music is really good in this movie (even though it's comedy) and I love director's choices in costumes and set design. Good quality stuff and a great depiction of a time in history of the music industry that may never happen again at quite that over the top level of fame and fortune.

I honestly wasn't expecting this film to be as funny as it is! Usually, mockumentaries fall flat for me but this film had me cracking up. It's raunchy, offensive, and over the top. AND I'M ALL FOR IT. Not to mention Star Wars references abound. (Boba Fetish anyone?)

Living in LA, I witness firsthand how crazy and weird the music industry can be and this film capitalizes on that.

The acting is great and the writing is so tight. The pacing is whiplike and the running time flies by so quick.

I am looking forward to more of Writer/Director Scott Douglas Brown brings to the fray. Definitely check this out.