Movieline - For every musical act that’s made it big, there are thousands that have languished in obscurity, but when it comes to movies, it’s rare that a band that comes to naught gets much screen time. Achtung Baby celebrates it’s 20 year anniversary this month, and joining the chorus of reminiscences about U2’s legacy and impact is Killing Bono, a slightly sour Irish comedy about not making it big directed by Nick Hamm (Godsend) and based on Neil McCormick’s memoir Killing Bono: I Was Bono’s Doppelganger.
Joblo - Killing Bono follows in the tradition of British comedies like THE FULL MONTY, or GREENFINGERS. It follows a bunch of lovable losers on an impossible dream they're unlikely to realize- but along the way manages to find something life-affirming in that they at least pursued the dream that was important to them.
The cast and crew of Killing Bono descended on Dublin for the European premier last month and Click got the chance to sit down with director Nick Hamm and author Neil McCormick – who based his memoirs on his actual experiences living in the shadow of U2.
Bono doesn't seem to have quite the same furore around him as once he did. But, back in the 1970s, he was nothing more than a young Irish lad with dreams of being a rockstar – dreams that flourished beyond anyone’s comprehension. However, he wasn’t the only young Irishman with such dreams. Two classmates of his would be hot on his heels for the title of the Biggest Band in the World...or so they thought. Rather, the McCormick brothers embarked upon a long and fruitless journey into musical stardom.
