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Adventures of Power

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Adventures of Power (2008)
In his quest to become the world's greatest air-drummer, a small-town dreamer must overcome obstacles and ridicule to save the day.
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In his quest to become the world's greatest air-drummer, a small-town dreamer must overcome obstacles and ridicule to save the day.In his quest to become the world's greatest air-drummer, a small-town dreamer must overcome obstacles and ridicule to save the day.In his quest to become the world's greatest air-drummer, a small-town dreamer must overcome obstacles and ridicule to save the day.

  • Director
    • Ari Gold
  • Writer
    • Ari Gold
  • Stars
    • Ari Gold
    • Michael McKean
    • Jane Lynch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ari Gold
    • Writer
      • Ari Gold
    • Stars
      • Ari Gold
      • Michael McKean
      • Jane Lynch
    • 21User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

    Videos3

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    Ari Gold
    Ari Gold
    • Power
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Harlan
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Joni
    Shoshannah Stern
    Shoshannah Stern
    • Annie
    Chi Ling Chiu
    Chi Ling Chiu
    • Michael Fong
    Adrian Grenier
    Adrian Grenier
    • Dallas Houston
    Luis Accinelli
    • Jalisco
    Jennifer Barbosa
    • Seattle Grrl
    • (as Jenny Barbosa)
    Karen Berg
    • Dallas's Girl
    John Bianco
    John Bianco
    • Anthony
    Paul Boruff
    • Hippie Musician
    Jacki R. Chan
    Jacki R. Chan
    • Seattle Grrl
    Tony Devon
    Tony Devon
    • Dean
    Markie Dunn
    • Samantha
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Dick Houston
    Annie Golden
    Annie Golden
    • Farrah
    Garry Goodrow
    • Trenchcoat Man
    Scott Hanks
    • Dodge Truck Dude
    • Director
      • Ari Gold
    • Writer
      • Ari Gold
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews21

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    10julie_wilking

    Pure genius!

    The kind of movie that doesn't come along every decade. I bumbled into it on Hoopla. Brilliantly funny and lovably endearing for those with a particular sense of humor. You'll love the characters even more each time you watch it. Chances are your friends won't appreciate it. Don't let this gem pass you by.
    10temple_syrinx

    A comedy about music and believing in oneself

    I first saw this film at a film festival, and then I saw it again at a fundraiser. It made me laugh so hard I cried--and my stomach hurt from laughing. I can't wait until more of my friends have seen this movie--there are so many great moments in the plot and funny one-liners that I can't tell them without spoiling the movie! One key scene near the end brought tears to my eyes because it was so moving. This is a MUST SEE for fans of the music of Rush, as well as anyone who loved This Is Spinal Tap, The Commitments, School of Rock or High Fidelity. Some excellent cameos. It's a comedy about music, and the underlying message is one of believing in oneself and one's dreams.
    10mcnalj

    Contains more laughs than 99% of mainstream Hollywood comedies

    I was lucky enough to catch this movie and thought I'd throw in my tupenceworth. I've sat through many a so called comedy and not been moved to write about them but this film is dramatically different. Ari Golds debut feature has laughs aplenty. The characters are both funny and engaging. I won't spoil the plot other than to say it involves the unusual subject of 'Air Drumming' but I cannot recommend it highly enough. Ari is a riot throughout but is well rewarded by the brilliant casting as each of the characters brings something to the movie. I would particularly praise the casting of gorgeous Shoshannah Stern as Powers (Ari Golds) love interest. Despite being completely deaf she is able to inspire Power to new heights of air drumming greatness. Quirky & fantastic by the same measure I recommend you see it now!
    10aopscreening

    amazing comedy.... can't wait!!!!

    I saw this film when my acting class was invited to give comments at a test screening. I loved it, it is hilarious and very touching movie. It reminds me of The Full Monty (English film) but more weird and more for kids or people my age. There is a lot of music in it, it's almost like a musical, but nobody sings fortunately.

    It was fun to see some new faces and also some you know (yes, Vince from Entourage is in it, but he is totally different, he is actually very funny!). I don't like American comedies so much but this one is much better, because you care about these crazy characters and their American dream.

    I can't wait to see it again when it comes out. I think they are editing a few things but i hope they don't change too much.

    My guy friends liked it a lot because it's sort of like a sports movie at times, but I was more into the message and the love story, but that's just me....!
    10gerardwaysmcrgirl-12101

    Fun and meaningful movie.

    Adventures of Power is a brilliant movie that tells a story of a man named Power who sets out to change the world for the better using the thing he loves the most in life.....air drumming. I have seen this over and over and plan to watch it many more times.

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    • Trivia
      Amara Kopakova, the artist who did the painting of the factory and the painting of the wolf featured in the film, painted them in the living room of her studio apartment in Salt Lake City. It was the last project she worked on before moving back to New York.
    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Failure: Jennifer's Body, Inception, Ninja Assassin, Power & Astro Boy (2009)
    • Soundtracks
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Приключения Пауэра
    • Filming locations
      • Helper, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Grack Films
      • Andrea Sperling Productions
      • SpaceTime Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,419
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,254
      • Oct 11, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,419
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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