ReaderKenka
Let's be realistic.
Billie Morin
This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
Cassandra
Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
namashi_1
Bruce Leddy tried his best giving the budget to make 'Shut Up And Sing' aka 'The Wedding Weekend'.The problem lies in the plot, Some moments are interesting, but usually bland.A group of guys who sang together in a college a Capella group reunite 15 years later to perform at a friend's wedding and discover how their lives have progressed -- and in some cases regressed -- since their college heyday, an idea that seems dated and the lack of face-value, disappoints all the way.Acting wise: Molly Shannon is the only actor who does her part well, while all the others try hard, though some manage.on the whole 'Shut Up And Sing' isn't what you expect.
lorrie-22
Shut Up and Sing is hilarious...touching...best film of the year! I laughed practically nonstop...and was moved to tears in places. Takes you to a whole range of emotions. Convincing acting and good character development. Each character reminds you of someone in your life. This is a film I could see over and over again which is highly unusual for me. Appeals to a variety of ages. My 17 year old son and and his male and female teen-aged friends loved it too. They want their friends AND parents to see it. Full of fresh ideas! I guess that's why it appeals to such a wide range of ages. This film has an intelligent story line and a cappella is hot! The singing definitely sets this film apart. Catches one's undivided attention from the very beginning. Surprises at every turn. An absolute must see!
83jrg
Wrestling with what happens, not after graduation, but AFTER after graduation may at first seem kind of unambitious, but director / writer Bruce Leddy keeps you laughing through the whole thing even as he skates through mortality, repressed anger and regret, longstanding feuds among friends, and of course a brush with authority -- you know, the typical components of comedy. A delightful movie with many scenes that you'll remember vividly long after you've seen the picture. Leddy skillfully zooms through all kinds of thirty-something angst without getting turgid or tedious, keeping a patter of jokes -- sometimes deep, sometimes on the (ahem) immature side -- bubbling along so that the ride is fun. Kind of like Sideways, kind of like Big Chill, but with more jokes and EXCELLENT singing.
sa-62
A great ensemble flick (and the quintessential date film) with superb music elements - mostly a capella (who knew a capella was so cool?). SNL's Molly Shannon is a comedic standout, but what makes this film special is its ability to make you laugh at the quirky characters' buffoonery, while simultaneously feeling their angst. I recognize several of the other actors from TV and film work, and there are a couple of neat cameos from some of the Rockapella members who sang on the PBS TV show "Where In The World IS Carmen Sandiego?" I saw this film at a festival screening in NYC and the diverse audience went nuts, which bodes well for the film's mass appeal. This film is more evidence that good story-telling and offbeat music choices will always be in demand. I expect that this film will enjoy wide popularity and that writer/director Bruce Leddy will become a cinema stalwart.
