The movie Good Vibrations is a biographical drama film about the life of Terri Hooley, an influential figure in the Belfast punk rock scene. The film traces his early years as a music-loving teenager in Belfast, where he discovered the cultural diversity of the local music scene. After being drawn to punk rock, Hooley opened a record store called Good Vibrations, which became the hub of the punk scene in Northern Ireland.
As the founder of Good Vibrations, Hooley signed several punk bands to his label, including The Outcasts, Rudi, and most notably, The Undertones. The movie focuses on the rise of The Undertones, whose song "Teenage Kicks" became an anthem of the punk era. Good Vibrations captures the youthful, rebellious spirit of the punk movement and the cultural tension of the era in which it emerged.
Throughout the film, Hooley faces a variety of challenges, including opposition from the local authorities, criticism from his colleagues, and personal struggles with depression and alcoholism. However, his rebellious spirit and love for music ultimately lead him to persevere, and his legacy lives on in the punk music scene he helped to create.
Good Vibrations is a heartfelt tribute to Terri Hooley's contributions to the Northern Irish punk movement, capturing the irreverent, rebellious spirit of the era and the transformative power of music.