While not a pitch perfect film, That Thing You Do is easily one of the most charming and continuously watchable films I've ever seen.
Written and directed by Tom Hanks, the film features a great cast, and an unbelievably catchy soundtrack, featuring the title song.
The film captures the essence of the era which it portrays, without taking itself too seriously, allowing the goofy charm to infiltrate every aspect. While certain themes and aspects of life are given a slight sugar coating, the true magic of the film is the pure innocence portrayed by much of the cast.
The soundtrack alone, an original mixture of 50's and 60's rock, R&B, soul, and other genres, helps elevate what could have been a cliche tale into becoming a magical piece of cinematic storytelling.
Don't just take my word for it though! Get your own copy below. I definitely recommend the 2-Disc Special Edition (Yellow cover), which has got some amazing behind the scenes features. Also available is the soundtrack, which has been listed below as well.
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