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68
Viewer score based on 17 votes.

Critic Score

82
Critics' score based on 26 reviews.
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just the best!!-i'd love to have a beer with these guys!!!!!!!!!

January 21,2010
Whitedog1147

I've seen the film twice now and was just blown away by the band's live performance in NYC. As a life long fan of heavy metal and a musician trying... to make it in this world, not a day will go by from now on that i won't be listening to Anvil for inspiration, hope, and for a smile. I want to see this movie again and again because despite being and amazing band, these gentlemen are proof that life is worth living and dreams are worth dreaming because sometimes they just might come true. Full Review

June 04,2009
Poncelet5055

Yes, It's funny and sad at the same time. Heavy metal fans will get a kick out of this one. Maybe a movie will help jump start Anvil's career. They... ure try hard. Full Review

May 17,2009
PEPPERFLOWER8

This is a really funny movie, check out the trailer, the clips, and so on. You'll see for yourself.

May 02,2009
thatneuro

This movie is something special. Some people are calling it a real live Spinal Tap, but it's got more to it than that. Laughs, emotion, this is a... ery fun movie for everyone who's into movies. Full Review

March 31,2009
thatneuro
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Critic Reviews

Anvil lives somewhere in that thoroughly entertaining gray area between self-parody and the triumph of human spirit.Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
San Francisco Chronicle

It's a hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, documentary about the greatest metal band you've probably never heard of.Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly

Yet in his despair, there's something Kudlow misses, and it's what makes Anvil! as moving as it is hilarious.Full Review

Noel Murray
The Onion (A.V. Club)

Anvil! is one of the sweetest, funniest films I've seen this year. Also the loudest and most foulmouthed.Full Review

Ty Burr
Boston Globe

Neil Young once said: It's better to burn out than it is to rust. But moviegoers are lucky Anvil didn't take Young's advice. Who knew heavy metal could seem like fine art when it rusts?Full Review

Claudia Puig
USA Today
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