This is the first time in a very, very long time that at the end I started the crowd in applause. It's something that is almost never done in a theater anymore ,(Of course) but I thought this movie deserved it. Sandra Bullock was just terrific. I've always thought she was OK, but just never stretched herself as an actress. This time she just nailed it. The little brother will have you laughing throughout, he's an absolute hoot. The story is just terrific as well. Now I have to watch some football to see a Baltimore Ravens game and watch this kid play. (I'm outside Detroit, so .) You will laugh all the way through, and shed a number of tears. This is a very, very good feel good movie that will certainly move you.
I loved it. I had heard of this 'Pirate Radio' ship back then, but never knew this whole story. Didn't know that rock and roll was outlawed in Great Britain back then even though that was where so much great music was coming from at the time. The cast and 'crew' was great in this. I can remember some of these type of folks back then. Plus the hoity-toity stiff shirts in the government were played up to what you just know had to be there at the time.. The music is just fantastic. I have many of the songs in my collection and after seeing the movie have been going about adding more. Absolutely a rockin' (and rollin') good time.