In a film that sings the praises of heavy metal music and reveres those who create it, “Metal Lords” stumbles in its ability to truly rock. Director Peter Sollett’s coming-of-age feature centered o…
’s coming-of-age feature centered on two teen outcasts who form a hardcore metal band explores some fairly unexpected, dark recesses given its lighthearted, comedically-inclined premise. Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll are on the set list, yet it plays too fast and loose, failing to achieve a good balance to make the chords reverberate louder. And just as it begins to get into its groove, the song abruptly ends.
While the duo debate forming a band with Kevin on drums and Hunter on lead vocals and guitar, things don’t kick into gear until the arrival of Scottish transfer student Emily . She’s a quick learner on the cello and has a short fuse when she doesn’t take her meds — a perfect prescription for a rock star in the making. Around this same time, their school resurrects the long-dormant tradition of a Battle of the Bands.
Sentimental leanings are hand-waved as the film rushes through meaningful moments that should impact not only character development, but also resonance for the audience. Though it tackles big issues like drug dependence, sex and mental illness, this broader commentary is either muted or hollowed out by lackluster, flimsy resolutions.
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