Contender for best documentary of the year, Heavy Load contains a classic moment of Spinal Tap-ism as Paul, when Heavy Load is at its lowest ebb, ponders why Michael says he hates him.
The only difference is that three of the five have a learning disability - but in this documentary, which is very funny in places, it's not disabilities that define them.
It's a shade too earnest for comfort, but there's a tribal exhilaration about the band's brave and tuneless journey from a grubby pub to their first festival.
A simple story very well told. Great fun to watch and the kind of film that leaves a smile on your face.
June 21, 2009
Lesley N
Super Reviewer
While not as interesting as my previously reviewed Anvil, Heavy Load is a film of a much different subject. The documentary throughout focuses on a band of mentally challenged people which is a pure delight to watch and one of those feel good things much like the documentary young @ Heart. Unfortunately and perhaps
selfishly the film-maker keeps refering back to his unhappiness, which just doesnt feel right. This film could have been tackled differently and made with much more effect however its highly entertaining and feel good at the end of the day.
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