Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

euroGary In 2004 Mike Peters, a member of The Alarm - an ageing popular music ensemble - scored high in the hit parade with '45 RPM', released under the pseudonym of a teenage band called The Poppy Fields. That hoax is the basis for 'Vinyl', in which a band of washed-up rockers including Phil Daniels and Keith Allen accidentally produce the best music of their lives during a drunken session of 'jamming' (as I believe musical folk call it). But record companies aren't interested in anyone over the age of thirty, so the rockers hire a group of teenagers to mime to the song.There's nothing remotely new here: the characters are all two-dimensional (heartless young music execs, talentless kids etc), the plot follows well-trodden paths and the revelation of one of the kids' parentage is entirely predictable. But having said that, it's an enjoyable feel-good film... I just could have done without the frequent shots of Daniels without his shirt (and sometimes without his trousers, too). Ew!

ceri_creffield Plenty of laughs in this file which is loosely based on a true story (and full of in-jokes for those in the know). It could easily have fallen into the trap of being predictable but it doesn't. It comes over as fresh, quirky and fun. The serious moments are very natural, not forced, the music is good and the young band are very easy on the eye for the younger viewers. For the rest of us, there's Phil Daniels as the ever-optimistic Johnny Jones and Keith Allen, looking typically curmudgeonly as Minto, plus some well-aimed swipes at the contemporary record industry. Very much in the tradition of Very Annie Mary or The Full Monty.

David West As a lifelong fan and supporter of the man and band that this film is loosely based upon, I managed to catch about 45 minutes or so of this film at 'The Gathering' event in 2012 (others who were there will know what happened next!!! only to say it will go down in folklore!!!!!) I was absolutely captivated and entertained by the film. A second showing has been granted for this years 'Gathering' event and I'm very much looking forward to seeing the second half!!! If you like and enjoy British movies, with a proper and entertaining story (which did actually happen in 2004), then this film is for you. The performances by the strong cast were great, and there even was a surprise cameo from Mike Peters himself!!! Go enjoy. 'FREE ROCK & ROLL'

Tony Jones Not sure what the last review was about, obviously saw a different film to me. I saw this at the Raindance Film Festival and loved it. A crowd pleaser that was great fun. Almost plays like a continuation of Quadrophenia, see Phil Daniels 30 years on. The young kid in it who plays Drainpipe is a face to watch out for. Considering this is obviously a low budget film the production is great. But it's the story that wins you over most of all. The humour reminded me of Full Monty. Nice to see the UK making films like this again. Want to watch it again and will buy the DVD when it comes out. Hope it gets released and does well so more like this get made.