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Production Year: 2006 - Comedy - Director: Liam Lynch - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over more

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Jack Black and Kyle Gass’s Tenacious D began life on an amusing yet little-seen TV series about the band, which featured an array of comedy songs and glimpses into the personal...
more...lives of this hard-working outfit. But Black and Gass always had ambitions to take the Tenacious D concept further, so after a hefty bout of touring and recording comes the natural next step in their plans for world domination--a full-length feature film.

The movie is directed by long-time collaborator Liam Lynch, and follows the duo as their megalomaniacal plans for the band burst into life. The film begins with a step back in time, where we find Black travelling to California with a head full of rock & roll dreams, and Gass strumming away on a lonely sidewalk. Once Black and Gass meet, they recognize that their Black Sabbath-sized dreams will only be realized if they can get hold of a magical guitar pick belonging to a local rock & roll-themed museum. But the portly rockers find a sizable hole burnt into their plans when their attempts at stealing the pick are thwarted by its original owner--Beelzebub himself. Existing fans who have seen the original HBO show will doubtless recognize the bulk of this story, as most of the ideas in THE PICK OF DESTINY have been rehashed from older Tenacious D material. But it’s always a pleasure to see Jack Black embrace his inner rock god, and he frequently lets loose on the ridiculously silly songs that make up the Tenacious D oeuvre as the movie progresses. THIS IS SPINAL TAP still has the rock-satire genre tightly sewn up, but Black and Gass make a fun and entertaining addition to the canon with this first big-screen outing for Tenacious D.





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Tenacious D is for dissapointing
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by gp1234512345

Advantages: Some funny moments and good music
Disadvantages: mostly childish humour recycled from album

Title: Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny Running Time: 93 mins Certificate: 15 Special Features: Commentary from stars Jack Black, Kyle Gass and director Liam Lynch Deleted scenes with introduction from director Liam Lynch "Making of" Documentary "In the Studio" featurette "Making of the Video" featurette for "The Pick of Destiny" Music Video: Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" Jump to a song jukebox feature Trailers Character ... Read review

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11.09.2007
A disappointment...
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by Puzzle121

Advantages: Brilliant music, Good comic guest appearances, and the beginning and end are excellent.
Disadvantages: Dreadful plot, poor script, and it does not do the duo justice.

...quite a big fan of Tenacious D - they've always had a comic charm, and hilarious musicianship to boot. When i heard they were making a film, i was dubious as i'd seen their 'Complete Masterworks' series, and i didn't think it fitted their characters. Don't get me wrong, there's something hilarious about Jack and Kyle in Kiss style makeup, two slightly portly blokes with guitars claiming 'We didn't mean to blow your mind - that s*** happens to us ... Read review

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09.06.2007
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Mixed opinions...
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by chrismeister

Advantages: The start and the end was good, some great music
Disadvantages: Unoriginal for Tenacious D, middle was boring.

...am a great fan of Tenacious D, and unfortunately, I found that a large portion of the film was very unoriginal. It seemed that an awfully large portion of the film was taken from the old Tenacious D material, especially the ‘Cock push-ups’ joke, taken from the popular debut album. The HBO episodes (of Tenacious D trying to make it big, believe it or not!) have had a lot taken out and used in the film, which I will explain slightly later. I did ... Read review

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05.05.2007
Tenacious D
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by hollywoodmum

Advantages: Music, Cameos, Jack Black, funny
Disadvantages: predictable, gets a bit silly

...half has got quite into Tenacious D lately so we rented this DVD form Tesco Dvd Rentals, which was free as I've currently got a 14 day free trial with them. Who Are Tenacious D Tenacious D are a band made up of actor Jack Black and Kyle Gass (he\'s also an actor but from what I can gather has only really had bit parts) Story Jack Black plays himself or (JB as he refers to himself in the film). The film starts with JB as a child who just wants ... Read review

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11.09.2007
destined to flop
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by atytyut2434

Advantages: The D got a movie
Disadvantages: The D made a bad movie

...saying I am A HUGE Tenacious D fan. Loved the HBO stuff, I own both albums & the other DVD. This film has some of the D's history but there just aren't enough new ideas to keep it going. The simple idea that rock groups are good because they use a pick that was part of Satan is OK. The trip to find the pick is far too easy and should involve more things happening on their journey. What makes this film are some excellent cameo's from Meatloaf as ... Read review

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17.07.2008
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Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by darkestfire

This was a hilarious movie, which may even be called a rock musical. With an entertaining storyline, the humour provided by Tenacious D and a host of guest cameos will make this movie one to watch.

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13.05.2007
A TRUE MASTERPIECE!!!
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by toop

Advantages: Hilarious and great songs
Disadvantages: A lot of swearing

...those of you who are tenacious D fans this film is truly worthwhile buying. It starts of with a young Jack Black who is the rude rebel in his christian family, with Meat Loaf as his father. I loved the fact that everything from the songs and previous dvd are included in this film. The soundtrack is also worth buying, as it has some great guitar riffs and vocal solos! It is very funny and will have you crying with laughter at all the random ... Read review

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21.08.2008
Pre-teen fart gags wreck a great idea
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by PGregory

Advantages: Great cameos from Ben Stiller and Tim Robbins
Disadvantages: Everything else

...view of knowing nothing about Tenacious D, but being a fan of Jack Black in School of Rock, and enjoying spoofs such as Spinal Tap, Wayne's World and Bill and Ted. So, based on the above, it seemed reasonable to rent this DVD. I thought I was in for a treat. What a mistake. What we have here is 90 minutes of the most turgid, pre-teen toilet and tits 'n' ass humour imaginable. The film is a 15 certificate, but it's an unwatchable embarrassment ... Read review

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09.07.2007
The Duo Rock My World!!
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by blackoboy07

Advantages: Rocking Comedy to end the world!!!
Disadvantages: There most probably wont be a second!!

...and created the band called Tenacious D. After one underwhelming performance as Tenacious D at an open mic contest, they think about what they need to do to become great. As it turns out, all of the top musicians at one time in their lifetime had a green guitar pick, known as the pick of destiny. The film then follows them on their journey to find the mystical pick. I have never seen any movie, even musical that start in such a rocking fashion. ... Read review

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06.03.2008
The movie of Destiny
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by thethomdude

Advantages: Oustanding acting, music, humor. Moving and Inspirational
Disadvantages: None come to mind.

...look into the making of Tenacious D. In fact, according to JB and KG, the name was derived from the words TENAC imprinted on JB's ass, which he states, "I looked for it in the dictionary, it wasn't in there!" The other half, IOUS D, was found on the opposite cheek of KG's anus, which their number 1 fan, pizza/driving instructor, cleverly pointed out spelled TENACIOUS D when they both mooned him simultaneously, side by side. The plot begins with ... Read review

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22.04.2007
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Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by jamie0walsh

Great film, very funny and awesome songs; the ending could have been better though. Fantastic cameos too, but I would have to advise keeping the kids away, the language is very strong.

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23.06.2008
TENACIOUS D IN THE PICK OF DESTINY
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by lyndsey74

Advantages: funny roaring laughter
Disadvantages: bit rude if watching with your teenagers

Jack Black and Kyle Gass. This is one of the funniest films I have seen for a long time. Full of drugs, sex and rock and roll. Both me and my husband were laughing our heads off. Cameo appearances by Meatloaf and Tim Robbins and Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters as the Devil had me in stitches. It only has a 15 rating but be warned it is a bit crude at times and while I found it funny when just me and my hubby watch it I was a little embarrasssed watching ... Read review

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06.03.2008
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Whats Not To Love?
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by shanghaipha

Advantages: Great acting, Awsome Soundtrack, Very Funny
Disadvantages: Weak Story

The film Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny Is one of the best films i have seen in a long time, if you want to have a quick laugh on the weekend with a bowl of popcorn and a bag of malteasers this is a film to watch. The story line is about Jack Black and Kyle Gass, The both head to the Rock and Roll History Museum to try and steal the pick of destiny (which ironically is in Angus Young's guitar), The Pick of destiny when used will give suprenatural ... Read review

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22.04.2007
Tenacious D: In the Pick of Destiny
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by anderoosexyfoo

Advantages: Easy to watch, good laugh, catchy songs
Disadvantages: Doesn't quite reach the potential i feel it could have

If you like films full of cheap jokes mainly relating to farting and the F word, together with full on rock and roll musical comedy, then you'll like this. If your more about original, breakthrough comedy that has witty lines and more constructed jokes this probably isnt your cup of tea. I personally am a fan of both and think this film is a very good choice for any film fan who fancies an easy to view, chilling out with mates film, packed full of ... Read review

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09.09.2008
Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny: FABULOUS fILM.
Review of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny DVD by robsatch

Advantages: Light hearted, easy watching and extremely funny.
Disadvantages: Bad language, drug taking.

...narrated through original songs by Tenacious D that were created just for this movie. The characters sing through arguments, adventures, and to narrate their actions. This just adds to the ridiculous comedy of this film. From watching the trailer, I did not have very high expectations for the movie. It looked a little funny, but mostly cheesy and outrageous. Boy, was I wrong! Yes, it was outrageous, but it was absolutely hysterical and totally ... Read review

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