Anderson .Paak continues to wow us without his multi-talented artistry

Is there anything that Anderson .Paak can’t do? I think what blows my mind is that Anderson .Paak is not only extremely multi-talented, but that he’s also extremely hilarious. Who else can sport an Ike Turner wig while cutting it up on Jennifer Hudson’s Tunnel Walk? I think that’s part of the charm of Anderson. He's a musical genius who is also humble and naturally funny. A triple threat, if you will. So much of this natural talent and charm comes alive in his new film K-Pops!, in which he directed, wrote, and starred in.

How Was the Movie?

K-Pops! is a very cute movie. There is a good blend of comedy and music and just overall “feel goodness.” The serious parts are never too serious, and this is one of those movies that can be kinda cheesy but in a good way.I am highly impressed that .Paak directed and wrote this. His acting was good as well, but I’ll be honest- I’m not sure if this man was acting or just being himself. Either way, I’m not mad at it.

The film embodies a sweet story that seems to carry much inspiration from his personal life. A karaoke drummer (played by .Paak) has dreams of making it big in the music industry. Years later, he finds out has a son who has the same dreams; specifically in the popular K-Pop scene.

There is something to be said here for how music evolves and it connects people through different backgrounds and cultures. It doesn’t go too deep and pretty much allows for a chill good time.

Best Parts About the Movie?

South Korean Culture:

I’m personally an admirer of Asian culture in general, and South Korea has been on my bucket list to visit for years now. Most of the film is set in South Korea and it was cool to explore the country and culture via the film.

Family-Friendly Comedy:

This is a family movie, for the most part. There are some adult jokes squeezed in there a bit, but overall this feels like a nice movie to sit down and watch as a family. If I’m being honest, it was giving me a 90's family movie vibe a bit. It’s like one of those movies us millennials watched as a kid and our parents enjoyed it too. Yeah, it has that feel to it.

Anderson .Paak:

I’ve found myself becoming more and more of a .Paak fan over the past couple of years, and this movie is just making my obsession worse. I mean, I wanted to go to the Bruno Mars tour this year specifically to see Anderson .Paak; I’m sure Bruno will be great as well.

Anywho, I’m probably a bit bias here but if you are already a fan of him then you will enjoy him in this film. So many of his talents are on display in the movie, and he does an overall good job at everything

Is This Movie for You?

If you enjoy feel-good family friendly comedies, then this will be a good watch for you. The movie isn’t spectacular, but it’s a solid good watch. The music is nice, but I will be honest and say that I was expecting a bit more of the actual K-Pop music. Overall, this is a fun, sweet good time and Anderson .Paak just doesn’t seem to miss. I would love to see him in more films, and of course, I’m locked in for more of his music always.

Thanks for reading.

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