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That Thing You Do! (1996) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give That Thing You Do! (1996) a score of 2.8809 out of 4

based on (82) reviews

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Excellent

(9)

Very Good

(60)

Good

(13)

Fair

(0)

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(0)

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Parent Previews

If you are searching for a light and happy film, chances are this is one you will like. The story should interest most family members, and Hanks has loaded every image with sixties memorabilia and styles which many teens will find interesting and...read the complete That Thing You Do! (1996) review at Parent Previews

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David Landers

The "Oneders", as they are originally known, have their first gig at a very smalltime contest. Jimmy, the lead singer, has written a catchy song and intends to play it at the contest. But, a short time before the contest begins, the current drummer...read the complete That Thing You Do! (1996) review at David Landers

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Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)

In his first stint in the director's chair, actor Tom Hanks has made a snappy little ode to a time when America was at a crossroads -- JFK had been assassinated but no one knew what Vietnam was yet. Teflon was the new miracle product, the birth control...read the complete That Thing You Do! (1996) review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)