A Mighty Wind Movie Review 2003

Folk music and its aging practitioners are the targets for Guest and company's observant eye and sharp wit. When legendary folk music producer/promoter Irving Sheinbloom dies, his neurotic son Jonathan organizes a tribute concert of his father's favorite acts. They include the earnest, WASPy trio The Folksmen; nine-member, terminally perky cult/troupe New Main Street Singers; and former marrieds Mitch and Mickey. While the dead-on satire is still present, it's muted and more subtle than in Guest's previous outings, maybe because the characters are more fully-realized and engaging, maybe because Guest knows this particular genre may be running out of air. Virtually all of the excellent ensemble from "Best in Show" returns, with co-writer Levy standing out as the depressed Mitch. Too Young to remember folk? Dont worry Good satire done right is worth a look, no matter the subject.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 92 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mockumentary, Satire & Parody, Boomer Reunions

Screenplay

Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy

Cast

Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, Parker Posey, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard, Ed Begley, Larry Miller, Jennifer Coolidge, Michael Hitchcock

Cinematography

Arlene Donnelly Nelson

Director

Christopher Guest

Music

John Michael Higgins, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Annette O'Toole, C.J. Vanston

Other

Marc Weingarten, Robert Leighton, Pat Tagliaferro, Durinda Wood, Joseph T. Garrity

Producer

Karen Murphy, Castle Rock Entertainment, Warner Bros.

Awards

N.Y. Film Critics 2003: Support. Actor (Levy).