10 Best Documentary Movies Of The Last Decade

Known best for their peculiar style and humorous approach to their lyrics, Sparks have been an oddity in the music scene since they arrived in the early '70s. Formed of brothers Russell and Ron Mael, Sparks have experimented with various sounds and genres over their careers. They’ve never defined themselves by any style and frequently pushed the boundaries of pop. And yet they’ve nevertheless remained in almost complete obscurity.

In The Sparks Brothers, filmmaking legend and music lover Edgar Wright gets up close with these musical enigmas to chart the phenomenal highs and near-career-ending lows that have forged the group’s bizarre reputation.

This documentary is simply a blast to watch. The pop-rock duo’s eccentric energy is matched perfectly by Wright’s own idiosyncratic vision. Filled with stylized animation and tongue-and-cheek humour, this flick is simply tonnes of fun – even if you (somehow) detest the brothers’ music.

Moreover, the brothers have an intriguing story to tell. Though they’re musical career hasn’t been defined by outrageous rock’n’roll moments, it has been dedicated entirely to their creative vision. By the end, viewers will have a whole new appreciation and admiration for a band they may never have heard of before.