Killing Bono

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6.3/10

6.8K

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In Dublin, two brothers work to become rock stars, but they look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.

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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.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.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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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

6.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Videos8

Trailer 2:03

U.S. Version

Trailer 1:55

Killing Bono: International Trailer

Trailer 1:55

Killing Bono: International Trailer

Clip 1:22

Killing Bono: You Too

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Killing Bono: Band Sign-Up

Featurette 5:56

Killing Bono: Behind The Scenes 1

Featurette 5:59

Killing Bono: Behind The Scenes 3

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Trivia
The real brothers Ivan and Neil McCormick made a cameo in this movie. They are the folks watching one of the first gigs in an empty bar.

Goofs
At the bands first practice (in 1976) Ivan McCormick suggests playing a song by Dire Straits. Dire Straits recorded their first album in 1978, so none of them would have known any songs by Dire Straits, let alone have even heard of them.

Quotes
Ivan McCormick: You made the worst decision of my life!

Connections
Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.16 (2011)

Soundtracks
Gimme Some Skin
Written by Iggy Pop & James Williamson
Performed by 'The Hype' sung by Martin McCann

User reviews27

Featured review

8/10

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.