A LITTLE SPOILERS INCLUDED
Nostalgia towards the good ol' days (the 70s and the 80s, particularly) has been apparently one of major trends in the relatively small budgeted American cinema in the early 21st century (e.g., "American Splendor" and Wes Anderson films). A Mighty Wind, a mocumentary about, and sincerely dedicated homage to, the American folksongs is another showcase that is humorously and adorably done.
A son of a record label owner produces a reunion concert at Town Hall, where three legendary groups from the label will perform. They are a trio, a big group, and a male-female duo. The elaborated details gradually build the emotional intensity towards the show. The apex comes at the moment the duo starts performing: Being unable to stay in the backstage, the other two groups join the duo on the stage, and the resurrection of the duo's legendary kiss occurs. The resolution is a little cliched, but it smoothly leads the viewers back to their everyday lives.
Nostalgia towards the good ol' days (the 70s and the 80s, particularly) has been apparently one of major trends in the relatively small budgeted American cinema in the early 21st century (e.g., "American Splendor" and Wes Anderson films). A Mighty Wind, a mocumentary about, and sincerely dedicated homage to, the American folksongs is another showcase that is humorously and adorably done.
A son of a record label owner produces a reunion concert at Town Hall, where three legendary groups from the label will perform. They are a trio, a big group, and a male-female duo. The elaborated details gradually build the emotional intensity towards the show. The apex comes at the moment the duo starts performing: Being unable to stay in the backstage, the other two groups join the duo on the stage, and the resurrection of the duo's legendary kiss occurs. The resolution is a little cliched, but it smoothly leads the viewers back to their everyday lives.