Metal Lords (2022) (original) (raw)

Two friends try to form a heavy metal band with a cellist for the Battle of the Bands.

Two friends try to form a heavy metal band with a cellist for the Battle of the Bands. (less)

Director: Peter Sollett
Writer: D.B. Weiss
Starring: Jaeden Martell, Adrian Greensmith, Isis Hainsworth, Noah Urrea, Brett Gelman, Analesa Fisher
Producer: Greg Shapiro

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Review

Review by Brian Orndorf, April 7, 2022

9 / 10

The power of musical performance courses through the veins of �Metal Lords,� but writer D.B. Weiss (�Game of Thrones�) looks to go a bit deeper than simple stage showmanship. He�s creating a teen comedy, and one that�s more interested in character and mental health than basic high jinks, which gives the endeavor appealing emotional texture and unexpected depth. �Metal Lords� rides the same lightning as 2003�s �School of Rock,� getting off on the musical subgenre and the educational potential of it all, and director Peter Sollett (�Nick and Norah�s Infinite Playlist�) keeps the feature�s energy ...read more...

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