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Killing Bono

2011 · 115 min

A breezy, bittersweet rock-comedy about envy and near-misses, funny and cringe-inducing in equal measure, with a wistful edge.

Tagline: Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry
Overview: The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
How it feels: Light, satirical, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, obsession, family, friendship
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
obsession
family
friendship
identity
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild