Alien at the Movies

This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.

This is a behind the scenes look at the tragic story of Brian Wilson, the talented Beach Boy singer/songwriter with a tortured soul who heard more than music in his head. Told in flashbacks, Wilson is brilliantly portrayed by both Paul Dano and John Cusack although they bare little resemblance to each other. Elizabeth Banks & Paul Giamatti have key roles influencing his later years. It's a terrific retro look back through iconic visual snippets and musical sound bites, but this is no "Good Vibrations" experience. It's a sad, depressing tale of a troubled individual being abused and controlled. When the credits roll, the real Brian Wilson appears and sings the song after which this movie is named.

Alien gives it 2 ½ "Cadillac sale" stars out of 4.