Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny is really a movie meant for the most die-hard Tenacious D fans among us. Even ardent D fans aren’t going to find much to enjoy with this disappointingly tedious film about the origin of Tenacious D.Yes, the songs are fast, fun and furious, but the rocking duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass can’t carry this movie solely on the basis of their musical talents. Had the pair opted for a film more along the lines of a rock opera, the concept and story may have worked. However too much time is spent on talking and jokes that go nowhere, and not enough time is devoted to the music of The D.

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