Airheads

Michael Lehmann (1994)

88min

15 Certificate

Review

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by Alan Jones

A dumb heavy metal band finds fame by hijacking a local radio station in director Michael Lehmann's broad Wayne's World-style comedy that lacks the goofy cleverness of the blockbuster hit. The Mummy's Brendan Fraser ably heads the head-banging brigade, with amusing support from dim-witted Adam Sandler and long-haired Steve Buscemi, exchanging Bill and Ted-like ripostes over the airwaves. Never quite as funny as it thinks it is - it needs the lighter touch Lehmann showed in Heathers - the amiable anarchy does sometimes hit the screwball spot thanks to a handful of great one-liners and a deft turn from Michael Richards (Kramer in TV's Seinfeld).

Summary

Frustrated heavy metal band the Lone Rangers are determined to get air time for their new record and take a radio station hostage to ensure it happens. Comedy, starring Steve Buscemi, Brendan Fraser, Adam Sandler and Michael McKean.

Cast & Crew

Rex Steve Buscemi

Chazz `Chester' Darvey Brendan Fraser

Pip Adam Sandler

Milo Michael McKean

Officer Wilson Chris Farley

Carter David Arquette

Kayla Amy Locane

Jimmie Wing Judd Nelson

Sergeant O'Malley Ernie Hudson

Director Michael Lehmann

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Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: 20th Century Fox Film Co. LtdGuidance: Contains swearing.Available on: video and DVD

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