Overview
- The feature from Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol expands their cult series into a movie about their fictional band’s quest to play the Rivoli through a time-bending setup.
- Cinematographer Jared Raab shot extensive hidden‑camera material, capturing real public reactions and even slipping Jay onstage during an actual Arkells concert.
- The creators acknowledge worries over the legality of certain set pieces and say they cannot fully detail how some stunts were accomplished.
- Critical responses diverge, ranging from The Globe and Mail’s enthusiastic Critic’s Pick to The Hollywood Reporter’s sharply negative review.
- Rated PG and running 100 minutes, the film builds on the 2007 web series and 2017 Viceland show, following a festival premiere at SXSW.