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Tribute
Tribute is a feature rockumentary about music's strangest subculture: tribute bands. Tribute bands go to extraordinary lengths to re-create the experience of rock supergroups like Kiss, Journey, Judas Priest and Queen. Tribute follows the on- and off-stage struggles of tribute bands and their fans in their quest to live their rock dreams. Together they face band members quitting, soul-sucking day jobs, even bandmates who take the impersonation far too far.
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Plot Summary
A successful but self-centered artist discovers he has a terminal illness and decides to use his remaining time to reconnect with his estranged family. He attempts to mend his relationships and leave a lasting legacy, facing his mortality with a newfound appreciation for life and love. The film follows his emotional journey as he confronts his past mistakes and seeks redemption.
Critical Reception
Tribute received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the emotional beats unearned. Performances were occasionally praised, but the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a truly impactful or original story about redemption and facing death.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a clichéd narrative arc.
Emotional moments often feel forced rather than genuine.
Performances are adequate but cannot salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or unrated for this film. Based on available critical commentary, it appears to have been a forgettable melodrama.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a 1973 novel of the same name by Bernard Slade, which was also adapted into a successful 1980 film starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick.
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