Kat and the Band (2019) User Reviews

A Good Idea ...Poorly Executed

[robknox-76162 · 5/10 · 7 December 2020]

Started watching this - didn't know anything about it beforehand. It's a reasonable attempt at a "teen" flick, and does have some good actors in it....but unfortunately they don't prop up what is a pretty weak film. The actress in the titular role is competent, but the band members look like this is their first real acting job...maybe it is??

The storyline needs to be tighter, the direction needs to be more aggressive and less ponderous and the script itself just needs to be more professional...

I'm pretty sure that a load of effort was put into this film, so I have to show a degree of respect for that, but I could tell within the first few minutes that it fell some way short of being a polished production.

a little clunky

[SnoopyStyle · 6/10 · 7 November 2021]

17 year old high schooler Kat Malone (Ella Hunt) is a talker. She lies and cheats to get into the music world. She talks her way into managing Alex and his struggling band, Dollar Days.

The story is rather standard and a little clunky. It does have good original 90's style alternative music. The guys are not breaking out. Ella Hunt is a good actress but she comes off a little too old for the role. She first shows up in the movie all made up towering over her best friend. The effect is that she is obviously playing younger. There are other clunky elements like breaking up with her best friend twice. Once is enough. It would have been nice if her friend does something to make up for their fight instead of the other way around. At the end of the day, this is small indie trying to punch above its weight. It has some good music and that's half the battle.

Straight from Poundland reduced to clear section

[lyndahadman · 2/10 · 31 July 2020]

I watch because I read review its good but this is very low skilled acting, the story isn't interesting or captivating in any way. This is the kind of film you find in poundland reduced to clear section, sorry. Dougie looked hot but thats bout it x

Terrible film, do not waste time

[yasserman-98283 · 1/10 · 31 July 2020]

I do not know who has paid for these 10/10 reviews, clearly friends and family writing them. The story line is lame, music was like something from high school band that has just started out in their garage, whole film is a bloody mess. Did not finish.

Rescued from being appalling

[charliebc-890-26113 · 3/10 · 7 August 2020]

Funny to see 10/10 ratings here. There's nobody genuinely rating this as 10/10. The story is unoriginal and uninteresting. The acting from the majority of the cast is appalling. The main actress isn't bad and Dougie isn't too bad. That and the fact that there is a feel good factor to it saves it from being a 1/10 for me but it is instantly forgettable.

Something to cheer the lockdown blues

[fenellagreenfield-860-471437 · 10/10 · 16 July 2020]

Really loved this. A young schoolgirl dreams the impossible dream, to manage a cool band (brilliant performance by Dougie Poynter). Has to sneak out from under her mother's nose to make it all happen right in the middle of her A levels. The soundtrack drives the antics (great music tracks). Every teen's fantasy.

The director manages to draw out tear-jerking performances, especially from the beautiful young star Ella Hunt, who flips seamlessly between scruffy schoolgirl and hip band manager.

Brilliant film

[julieantoniades · 10/10 · 14 July 2020]

Watched this film last night and absolutely loved it. A must watch film. Very entertaining, great story, loved everything about it. Best film I've seen in ages.

Fabulous and inspiring!

[alexandracddixon · 10/10 · 19 July 2020]

What a fantastic film about an enthusiastic schoolgirl starting a business using imaginative ways to get where she needs to be! It is incredibly inspiring for young people to follow their dream and be confident to start out no matter what obstacles appear to pop up. They are opportunities to overcome during the journey towards success. It is through the learning from experiences both positive and not that leads us on our path through life. Brilliant!

Perfect Film to Cheer You Up

[tauriswishblade · 10/10 · 14 July 2020]

A fun feel-good film with real heart, Kat and The Band is well worth a watch. If you're feeling fed up this will definitely brighten your day!

Deft and subtle direction brings out brilliant performances in the cast and you really care about Kat and the people in her world throughout.

It looks good, feels good and leaves you feeling good - independent British film at its best. Enjoy (I did)!

A fun, feel good film.

[sebjowett · 10/10 · 20 July 2020]

A great little film, small budget, but that doesn't show. The cast are excellent, with each character clearly defined with no wasted characters or dialogues. The visuals are all good, especially the gig footage when The Band is playing. With a great cameo from Badly Drawn Boy, this film is everything you need for a feel good afternoon or evenings viewing. Kids and adults would enjoy this.

A perfect family film

[andrewgraemewestthorp · 10/10 · 26 July 2020]

I watched this with my children and they loved it. It has great music a good story arc and believable characters.