That Thing You Do!

That Thing You Do!


Starring:Obba Babatundé, Bill Cobbs, Chris Ellis, Ethan Embry, Chris Isaak, Holmes Osborne, Chaille Percival, Kevin Pollak, Giovanni Ribisi, Alex Rocco, Johnathon Schaech, Peter Scolari, Tom Everett Scott, Claudia Stedelin, Charlize Theron, Robert Torti, Liv Tyler, Rita Wilson, Steve Zahn
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders--as in "one-hit wonders." Hanks plays the manager of the group, which includes drummer Guy "Sticks" Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) who works the floor at his parents' appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania; Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), the talented and temperamental lead singer and songwriter; Lenny (Steve Zahn), the goofy guitarist; and Ethan Embry as a geeky little fellow identified in the cast list only as "The Bass Player." The movie traces their meteoric rise and fall, from cutting their first record, to going on tour with a Phil Spector/Motown-type revue, to the internal tensions that lead to the band's disintegration, which comes when they fail to follow up their smash hit single, "That Thing You Do!" And that song, by the way, is so catchy it would definitely have been a hit in 1964--and deserves to be one today. This delightful movie would make a great double-bill with Allison Anders's wonderful Grace of My Heart. --Jim Emerson
That Thing You Do! - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT MOVIE INTERESTING DIRECTOR'S CUT TOO!
  • Original better than the Director's Cut
  • Wonderful DVD
  • Loved it!
  • That Thing I Love!
 That Thing You Do! - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: That Thing You Do
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Similar Items:
  1. That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  2. Big (Extended Edition)
  3. A League of Their Own
  4. Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)
  5. Night at the Museum (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B000LC4ZHQ
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Amazon.com

Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders--as in "one-hit wonders." Hanks plays the manager of the group, which includes drummer Guy "Sticks" Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) who works the floor at his parents' appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania; Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), the talented and temperamental lead singer and songwriter; Lenny (Steve Zahn), the goofy guitarist; and Ethan Embry as a geeky little fellow identified in the cast list only as "The Bass Player." The movie traces their meteoric rise and fall, from cutting their first record, to going on tour with a Phil Spector/Motown-type revue, to the internal tensions that lead to the band's disintegration, which comes when they fail to follow up their smash hit single, "That Thing You Do!" And that song, by the way, is so catchy it would definitely have been a hit in 1964--and deserves to be one today. This delightful movie would make a great double-bill with Allison Anders's wonderful Grace of My Heart. --Jim Emerson

Description

Tom Hanks writes, directs and co-stars in this refreshing, big-hearted comedy that captures the overnight triumph of an American rock band during the glory days of rock and roll.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE INTERESTING DIRECTOR'S CUT TOO!.......2007-07-03

This is one of the few times that an extended version of a good movie is worth buying. The director's cut is very interesting and makes some scenes much easier to understand. I love the original cut of the film,but it is nice to have both on this 2 disc set. The extra features are cool too! Add a great transfer and you have a worthy ungrade!

3 out of 5 stars Original better than the Director's Cut.......2007-06-27

Since I really like this movie, I enjoyed seeing the scenes that were deleted. Its a good thing they were deleted though, as the movie is much better without them. For instance, I'm glad they took out Tom Hanks' gay boyfriend.



I didn't watch the DVD right away, and when I did, parts of the movie had abnormal/undesirable intensity of color. The people's faces were almost orange in some scenes. Of course by the time I noticed this it was past the 30 days return policy. So I recommend you watch your DVD right away and return it if defective.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful DVD.......2007-06-27

I recieved the product as described and it was just great! Wonderful response. Great shipper!

5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2007-06-21

If you are a fan of the original, you will love this new Director's Cut. The 30+ minutes of never-seen-before footage makes for a whole new movie experience, rewarding the viewer with a previously not seen insight into the meteoric rise and fall of The Wonders.

5 out of 5 stars That Thing I Love!.......2007-06-20

This movie has all aspects of a Great film. Lots of humor, awesome music and it remains upbeat throughout most of it. I have enjoyed this movie since I was ten years old and it has remained my favorite of all time. The lovely Liv Tyler doesn't hurt it either. Anyone would be lucky to see this classic.
That Thing You Do!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT MOVIE INTERESTING DIRECTOR'S CUT TOO!
  • Original better than the Director's Cut
  • Wonderful DVD
  • Loved it!
  • That Thing I Love!
 That Thing You Do!
Starring: Obba Babatundé , Bill Cobbs , Chris Ellis , Ethan Embry , and Chris Isaak
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
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Ellis, ChrisEllis, Chris | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Embry, EthanEmbry, Ethan | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Isaak, ChrisIsaak, Chris | ( I ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Pollak, KevinPollak, Kevin | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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Theron, CharlizeTheron, Charlize | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Torti, RobertTorti, Robert | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Tyler, LivTyler, Liv | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Wilson, RitaWilson, Rita | ( W ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Zahn, SteveZahn, Steve | ( Z ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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Similar Items:
  1. That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  2. Big (Extended Edition)
  3. A League of Their Own
  4. Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)
  5. Night at the Museum (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B00005AVS8
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Amazon.com

Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders--as in "one-hit wonders." Hanks plays the manager of the group, which includes drummer Guy "Sticks" Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) who works the floor at his parents' appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania; Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), the talented and temperamental lead singer and songwriter; Lenny (Steve Zahn), the goofy guitarist; and Ethan Embry as a geeky little fellow identified in the cast list only as "The Bass Player." The movie traces their meteoric rise and fall, from cutting their first record, to going on tour with a Phil Spector/Motown-type revue, to the internal tensions that lead to the band's disintegration, which comes when they fail to follow up their smash hit single, "That Thing You Do!" And that song, by the way, is so catchy it would definitely have been a hit in 1964--and deserves to be one today. This delightful movie would make a great double-bill with Allison Anders's wonderful Grace of My Heart. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE INTERESTING DIRECTOR'S CUT TOO!.......2007-07-03

This is one of the few times that an extended version of a good movie is worth buying. The director's cut is very interesting and makes some scenes much easier to understand. I love the original cut of the film,but it is nice to have both on this 2 disc set. The extra features are cool too! Add a great transfer and you have a worthy ungrade!

3 out of 5 stars Original better than the Director's Cut.......2007-06-27

Since I really like this movie, I enjoyed seeing the scenes that were deleted. Its a good thing they were deleted though, as the movie is much better without them. For instance, I'm glad they took out Tom Hanks' gay boyfriend.



I didn't watch the DVD right away, and when I did, parts of the movie had abnormal/undesirable intensity of color. The people's faces were almost orange in some scenes. Of course by the time I noticed this it was past the 30 days return policy. So I recommend you watch your DVD right away and return it if defective.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful DVD.......2007-06-27

I recieved the product as described and it was just great! Wonderful response. Great shipper!

5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2007-06-21

If you are a fan of the original, you will love this new Director's Cut. The 30+ minutes of never-seen-before footage makes for a whole new movie experience, rewarding the viewer with a previously not seen insight into the meteoric rise and fall of The Wonders.

5 out of 5 stars That Thing I Love!.......2007-06-20

This movie has all aspects of a Great film. Lots of humor, awesome music and it remains upbeat throughout most of it. I have enjoyed this movie since I was ten years old and it has remained my favorite of all time. The lovely Liv Tyler doesn't hurt it either. Anyone would be lucky to see this classic.
That Thing You Do! [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT MOVIE INTERESTING DIRECTOR'S CUT TOO!
  • Original better than the Director's Cut
  • Wonderful DVD
  • Loved it!
  • That Thing I Love!
 That Thing You Do! [Region 2]

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
( T )( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:
  1. That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  2. Big (Extended Edition)
  3. A League of Their Own
  4. Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)
  5. Night at the Museum (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B00005UWTD

Amazon.com

Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders--as in "one-hit wonders." Hanks plays the manager of the group, which includes drummer Guy "Sticks" Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) who works the floor at his parents' appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania; Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), the talented and temperamental lead singer and songwriter; Lenny (Steve Zahn), the goofy guitarist; and Ethan Embry as a geeky little fellow identified in the cast list only as "The Bass Player." The movie traces their meteoric rise and fall, from cutting their first record, to going on tour with a Phil Spector/Motown-type revue, to the internal tensions that lead to the band's disintegration, which comes when they fail to follow up their smash hit single, "That Thing You Do!" And that song, by the way, is so catchy it would definitely have been a hit in 1964--and deserves to be one today. This delightful movie would make a great double-bill with Allison Anders's wonderful Grace of My Heart. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE INTERESTING DIRECTOR'S CUT TOO!.......2007-07-03

This is one of the few times that an extended version of a good movie is worth buying. The director's cut is very interesting and makes some scenes much easier to understand. I love the original cut of the film,but it is nice to have both on this 2 disc set. The extra features are cool too! Add a great transfer and you have a worthy ungrade!

3 out of 5 stars Original better than the Director's Cut.......2007-06-27

Since I really like this movie, I enjoyed seeing the scenes that were deleted. Its a good thing they were deleted though, as the movie is much better without them. For instance, I'm glad they took out Tom Hanks' gay boyfriend.



I didn't watch the DVD right away, and when I did, parts of the movie had abnormal/undesirable intensity of color. The people's faces were almost orange in some scenes. Of course by the time I noticed this it was past the 30 days return policy. So I recommend you watch your DVD right away and return it if defective.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful DVD.......2007-06-27

I recieved the product as described and it was just great! Wonderful response. Great shipper!

5 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2007-06-21

If you are a fan of the original, you will love this new Director's Cut. The 30+ minutes of never-seen-before footage makes for a whole new movie experience, rewarding the viewer with a previously not seen insight into the meteoric rise and fall of The Wonders.

5 out of 5 stars That Thing I Love!.......2007-06-20

This movie has all aspects of a Great film. Lots of humor, awesome music and it remains upbeat throughout most of it. I have enjoyed this movie since I was ten years old and it has remained my favorite of all time. The lovely Liv Tyler doesn't hurt it either. Anyone would be lucky to see this classic.

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