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This film is a film adaptation from the rock/jukebox Broadway Musical, of the same name, by Chris D'Arienzo. This film follows the story of 1980's rock music through various characters. Sherrie Christian comes to L.A. to establish her singing career. She gets a job at The Bourbon Room, the birthplace of several rock n'roll stars like Stacee Jaxx, where she meets Drew Boley. Drew Boley is also trying to establish his career in rock n'roll. Stacee Jaxx returns to The Bourbon Room for his final concert before starting his solo career. All the while, Patricia Whitmore (the mayor's wife), is attempting to shut down The Bourbon Room to clean up the city streets.
This film was directed by Adam Shankman. This film is full of big named actors and popular 1980's rock n'roll music. The story for this film is very generic and not deeply engaging. It is a story that satirizes the rock n'roll industry. It does however, present an era in rock music history. It also presents an opportunity to remind audience's of why rock n'roll is great! The story is told through its music, and through its crazy adult humour. The humour is highly sexual and drug/alcohol oriented, so I would not recommend bringing small children to this film. There is also some gay humour that is great for the film. It was not too over the top, and it wasn't boring. The music was great, and the film sequences worked well together. It also felt as if you were watching a live concert. The music created the characters and the era. The costumes were highly eccentric, as they needed to be. The wigs finished that 1980's feel perfectly. Using The Bourbon Room as its main backdrop was great. It was a small popular club that housed several of the biggest stars. The story also focused on the complications that Rock n'roll face between women of ethical values, greedy managers, and studio executives lack of appreciation for the genre. This film was made for classic rock lovers and comedic audiences.
The cast worked well together creating amazing characters. Julianne Hough played the role of Sherrie Christian. "Sister christian oh the time has come". She was good in her role of being the naive rock n'roll girl. Diego Boneta played the role of Drew Boley. He was good playing the naive rocker. Tom Cruise played the role of Stacee Jaxx. He was great playing the character role of a rock legend. He proves he's a much better character actor. Catherine-Zeta Jones played the role of Patricia Whitmore. She was great to watch in this film-even if the role is unexpected. Alec Baldwin played the role of Dennis Dupree. He gave the film som great humour as the club owner. Russell Brand played the role of Lonny. He gave the film great comedy without going to far. Paul Giamatti played the role of Paul Gill. He was great playing the sleaze manager. Malin Akerman played the role of Constance Sack. She was good in her small role of the reporter.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It does a great job in bringing back classic rock to modern audiences. It also provides great humour to a generic story.
Answer to last blog: Enrico Casarosa, director of the short La Luna, was the art director for the Disney Pixar film Ratatouille.
Que: What other musical has actress Julianne Hough starred in?
Chicago
Moulin Rouge
Nine
Burlesque
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