they can easily be sung while intoxicated.

Maybe the real problem is that most of the songs in the movie have survived these 25 years because of their mediocrity. They have no screen presence and neither belong in a rock movie. However, Hough and Boneta aren't even cringe-worthy. Cruise's performance generates some laughs, as do Baldwin and Brand. Yet, the movie still falls incredibly short of making a statement or providing insight or even entertainment. this is glam rock, stadium rock, big hair bands. And we aren't even talking real rock n roll here. No amount of star power actors can overcome material that doesn't capture the power and passion of the music. What it can't do is celebrate the dead zone of lameness: lame music covered by lame singers playing lame characters. If one is going to make a rock 'n roll movie, it either needs to be played straight (Almost Famous) or as a head-on parody (This is Spinal Tap). and you get Stacee Jaxx, legendary rock star. throw in a pet baboon, two He-men bodyguards, an endless train of groupies, and a dragon codpiece. Being a rock idol isn't far removed from being the biggest movie star on the planet, so Cruise blends Axl Rose and Bret Michaels to create Jaxx. Cruise jumps into the Jaxx role with both feet and seems to understand that a parody should be fun. What little fun there is in the movie is thanks to Cruise, Baldwin and Russell Brand, who plays Baldin's sidekick and confidant. The political agenda is simply an excuse to add two more excruciating karaoke numbers. The only way to save the love story is to write it out of the film all together. The only way to save the club is for rock idol Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) to play a gig. There is a muddled love story filled with teenager dreams and miscommunication, and a financial crisis at The Bourbon, thanks to back taxes owed by manager Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin), and a political backlash against the club thanks to the Mayor's wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones), who has a not so secret need for revenge. No need to spend much time discussing plot. Boneta), an aspiring singer and current barhop at The Bourbon, an obvious nod to such hallowed rock ground as Whisky A Go Go and Roxy. Once on Sunset Boulevard, she is quickly mugged and then comforted by Drew (Mr. While on the bus, we get the first of an endless stream of staged karaoke routines. Hough) is running from her backwoods Oklahoma life to the bright lights of fame offered by Hollywood. The opening sequence immediately informs us that we are in for something different. These points may help explain my reaction to the movie.

A few upfront disclosures are in order: I spent quite a few evenings on the Sunset Strip during the era of this story I had no idea who Diego Boneta was and only vague name recognition of Julianne Hough when I walked in and I never saw the hit Broadway production. but if you grew up in the 80s, you should appreciate the music, fun and experience portrayed in this movie. If rock is not your choice of music, skip this movie. With so much rubbish coming out of Hollywood to keep the nay-sayers busy with their critical reviews, this is a refreshing change. I dare you to not sing along with some of those classics.

A good couple of chuckles in there, and if you're over 35 years old. This movie is THE musical for all rockers out there! Absolutely wonderful fun for the family, with a stellar performance from the entire cast. This movie is good fun, and true to the times. And quite frankly, you need to have a serious problem if you are analyzing the actors voices with respect to the original artists. Reviewers posting they walked out after 15 minutes, really shouldn't contribute here. This movie isn't called Rap of Ages or Pop of Ages or R&B of Ages or Classical Music for the Ages. If you love rock, and grew up with 80s rock, this movie is for you. Eventually I caved, and all I can say is that I absolutely loved the movie! My wife loved the movie, but in all honesty, our 10 year old thought it was OK - purely because she didn't know any of the songs. So, even though my friends encouraged me to watch this movie, I resisted. I did not grow up in LA, or the States for that matter, but I most certainly grew up with just about every song played in this movie. To give context, I grew up in the 80s and 90s, and pretty much know all the songs backwards - surprisingly. I feel compelled to submit a review for this movie, purely because some of the atrocious reviews I've seen contributed by others.

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