Skum Rocks!

2013
1h 17m

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6.6/10

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'Play like the music doesn't matter.'

The unbelievable true story of the band that gained east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and ambition. A powerful PR machine built their fame, and soon their prim

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'Play like the music doesn't matter.' The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and... Read all'Play like the music doesn't matter.' The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and ambition. A powerful PR machine built their fame, and soon their primary objective was to... Read all'Play like the music doesn't matter.' The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and ambition. A powerful PR machine built their fame, and soon their primary objective was to invent new and creative ways to get kicked off stage without actually playing. Narrated b... Read all

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6.6/10

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nicholas-demmy

The "Ed Wood" of Rock 'n Roll documentaries

Skum Rocks tells the story of a rock band with no real talent who grew in popularity during the 1980's as a result of the wild parties that would coincide with their shows. Seemingly blurring the line between what really happened and taking on a life of its own through some possibly fictional detours, the documentary plays with the notion of what makes something objectively good. Ironically, by not playing on stage for any prolonged stretch of time, the band made something of their own that is wholly unique and rock 'n roll.

With some good laughs along the way, Skum Rocks is a quality time for rock fans all over.

7kylehardy

Skum - What could have been.

Have you ever been to a concert that showcased a terrible band? Well this documentary will most likely rehash that past incident.

I am sure you are familiar with the saying, "Work hard, play hard". Well Skum had the 'play hard' portion down quite well. Sadly, they didn't have much in the way of 'working hard'. This is a big reason for why most people have no clue who they are. I know it was the first time I had heard of them.

As for the documentary itself, it was well done and had a lot of comedic points to it. It's a sort of true Spinal Tap. I say it's worth a watch!

If you want to make it in this business, always work harder than you play. Ask Skum about that one.

9jedimasterlj

Skum Redefines Success!!!

I had never heard of the band Skum and I will probably never hear of them again.... I LOVE them nonetheless! These guys took success and defined it in their own image and relentlessly pushed it to the limit. They leave nothing less than turmoil in their wake as they travel down their talentless pathway to glory, but that's what makes them so rock-n-roll!!! The long list of cameo's blew my mind! If there is one lesson to be learned from these absurd dilettantes, there's more to life than being talented. The enigma of their rise, the grace of their fall and the moxie of their return are a delight. The number of allies are few, and the foes are plentiful. They have truly mastered their ruse!

8luongaly

A funny story about despicable men

Skum Rocks is an entertaining watch about a band that was huge on the 80's music scene without having any musical talent.

The film left me feeling incredulous. It's astounding how these men could be so talentless, unprofessional, and vulgar and still achieve success (in some form). The highlight of Skum Rocks is the hilarity in how ridiculous Skum's history and path of destruction is. The whole thing is like a lesson in scamming and publicity.

My issue with the film is with its subjects; once I realized that I hated these men, I had a hard time staying engaged with their story.

Overall, the documentary is pretty fun. It's funny in its look at the nature of celebrity and celebrity publicity -- Skum members and otherwise.

10kellenbanos7

Skum Rocks!

Skum Rocks was a great documentary, it truly allows you to feel like your in the position of these rock stars. Even though they are not very talented (music world) they still put on a great show and it makes for a great movie! You are really able to see how these group of men can basically fool everyone that they are this great band even though they have never put on a full show. Not to mention that Director Clay Westervelt does a fantastic job on exposing each member of the band and getting each one of their stories. I felt that it was a very well done documentary and everyone should take some time out of their day to view it. SKUM ROCKS!! (literally they rock)