Pick of Destiny is better than a warm, gentle enema,but not by much
The Pick of Destiny is part musical, part biography, and pure stoner. Jack Black and Kyle Gass star as Tenacious D, a rock band in search of greatness and enough cash for rent. The Pick tries to ride Jack Black's frantic energy as far as it can but the lack of polish and consistent laughs prevents this film from achieving the blissful high it tries so hard to reach.
You'll likely hate this movie if you've never heard of Jack Black or Tenacious D (or are over childbearing age). This flick reeks of sophomoronic vulgarity but there isn't enough bang to justify the Destiny moniker.
Dedicated fans of the "D," will probably find enough humor to be satisfied but this isn't the best way to be introduced to the pair. Check out the HBO episodes or their CDs for a better introduction.
Recapping: If you're a senior citizen and never heard of JB or "Kage" then Pick of Destiny gets a full on "Ringo (1 out of 4 stars)."If you're desparate for a Tenacious D fix, then POD will probably get you off with a "George (2 out of 4 stars)."
2 comments:
I really like JB in High Fidelity and School of Rock, but I'm a little afraid of seeing this one. Looks a little too... too. You know?
Maybe I'm too old.
JB is crazy in this film, but you can tell that it's a pet project and didn't get all the polish and shine as School of Rock or High Fidelity.
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