The History Of Future Folk (2013)
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Fresh: 8 | Rotten: 0
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THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK tells the hilarious (and possibly exaggerated) origin story of the real life alien bluegrass band, Future Folk, that has been charming NYC audiences with their live act for the better part of a decade. When a comet threatens to destroy their planet, the citizens of Hondo enlist their most decorated soldier, General Trius (Nils d'Aulaire), to search for a new home planet- and wipe out the current inhabitants with a flesh-eating virus. After landing somewhere near
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Close encounters of the charming kind infuse The History of Future Folk.
Top CriticA low-key sci-fi mashup that charms by focusing on character rather than grandiose special effects.
A sci-fi comic thriller folk music musical. Even its genre is a hoot.
If it sounds nutty, it is; but it is also an effortlessly lovable study in friendship, the power of the imagination and the joy of a musical awakening.
Though made with a light touch, the entertaining Future Folk potently explores both the power of music and connection with people, achieving a surprisingly sweet sincerity with its high concept.
Directors John Mitchell and Jeremy Kipp Walker never seem to do much more than point and shoot, but in such a character-led film (made with obvious care and affection), that's a strength rather than a weakness.
This is a film that sincerely has love for its characters, and the songs are actually quite catchy.
The film's charm, as you might imagine, is derived from the innocent joy that music brings to our main characters.
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