Oh boy, where do I even begin with *The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films*? This docu is a wild ride through the madcap adventures of Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, the brains behind Cannon Films. If you grew up in the ‘80s like I did—or should I say, ’80-talets storhetstid’—you probably remember the cheesy action flicks, ninja films, and maybe even the odd musical that Cannon churned out. These guys were, in a way, the rock stars of the film industry back then, but with less hair spray.

To start, the film’s pacing is brisk. You know, like having fika with a friend who just gulped down three cups of coffee. It covers a ton of ground, from their early days in Israel to their Hollywood glory years, and eventual fall from grace. And I gotta say, the archival footage alone is worth the price of admission. It’s like flipping through a scrapbook of ‘80s absurdity. You get a real sense of the behind-the-scenes chaos that fueled their creativity and, ultimately, their downfall.

Now, I’ll admit, about halfway through, I felt a bit overwhelmed. Maybe it was just too much info, too quick. Kinda like eating too many kanelbullar in one sitting. The documentary tries to cram in every anecdote and scandal, which is entertaining, but exhausting.

One thing that really hit me was the pure passion these two had for film, good or bad. Growing up, I remember sneaking into a local biograf with my buddies to catch a Cannon flick, thinking it would be another silly action film. Instead, I was immersed in a bizarre, yet enthralling world. That’s the magic these guys had.

That said, this docu isn’t for everyone. If ergonomisk kontorsstol excites you more than vintage cinema craziness, you might want to skip it. But if you’re a film buff, especially one who delights in the madness of ’80s cinema, you’re in for a treat.

Check out the film’s trailer here: The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films

So, whether you end up loving or kinda scratching your head at the film, one thing’s for sure: you’ll never look at movies the same way