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Š-DR-ROCK FOREVER d'Adam Shankman (2012) p26

29/04/2014 17:43 par tellurikwaves

Š-DR-ROCK FOREVER d'Adam Shankman (2012) p26

29/04/2014 17:43 par tellurikwaves

à droite :Mary J. Blige : Justice Charlier -patronne d'un Go,go bar

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If you like the 80's big-hair era, ignore the negative reviews!
9/10
Author: rgweaverman from United States
19 June 2012

My wife and I were both in high school during the 80's and we loved this movie. So the story isn't Academy Award material, but it was the most fun we have had at the movies in a while. The 80's music is not the original work, but still performed well and placed great in the movie. Tom Cruise is a hoot in his role (think Axl Rose) and the others weren't bad either. Small cameos by some 80's rock stars.

I have seem some references to its similarity to Grease and its portrayal of the 1950's. I think that is a pretty good comparison. Again, if you are not a fan of the 80's, you probably won't like this too much. But, if you like the 80's and its music, you will probably enjoy this movie and leave with a smile.

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29/04/2014 17:35 par tellurikwaves

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29/04/2014 17:26 par tellurikwaves

I'm 60, I want to have some fun, and this movie was fun
8/10
Author: joycebaker-401-57878 from Columbus, Ohio
19 June 2012

I'm 60, I want to have some fun, and this movie was fun. It put me right in the Bourbon Room audience, blithely wearing the tasteless and bizarre outfits that I couldn't wear because I was setting a standard of decorum for my kids in those days, and embarrassing them was anathema. It features a period of Rock (1987) when the genre was flanked by inane crap "music" aimed at the 13-16 year olds I was raising. Fortunately they didn't bite.

This movie features the memorable music of the decade that my grandson is now still honoring. This music and that of the late 60's and early 70's helped me as a beleaguered working mom "Rock" through a day of commutes, housework, and culture shock. I don't "get " the focus on plot and antics that some of the more "serious" reviewers are stroking themselves with. I paid $8.00 and didn't fancy myself being at a rock concert or a stage play, but I got all of that feel and more. I would have paid $30 just to see Baldwin grunged, and desperate but hopeful.

Cruise's character looked shaky at first. But as usual, in trademark style, he starts off blasé and then explodes into passion and surprise. Paul Giamatti and Zeta-Jones were fun to despise in their hypocrisy. Hough and Boneta were fresh, talented and beautiful. Mary J. Blige (Justice Charlier) was superb, and although I never "got" Russell Brand before, he was the most fun of all. Leave your pretense at home. PLOT!? Yada Yada. If you are pushin' or draggin' 60, go pig out on some Italian and party with "Rock of Ages".

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29/04/2014 17:20 par tellurikwaves

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29/04/2014 17:20 par tellurikwaves

Was not quite the Rock of Ages, but close
7/10
Author: Josh Broudy from United States
2 May 2012

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

*There are no real spoilers in this review, just some minor plot details. I had the privilege of being able to see this at an advance screening a couple of months ago. Just to let you know, I have never seen the Broadway show, so I can'tcompare the two.

On one hand, Tom Cruise stole the show as he always does. He plays the role of aging rocker Stacee Jaxx, tasked with saving the Bourbon Room from the villainous Patricia Whitmore's (Zeta-Jones) wrath. He has a killer voice, and he shared some great chemistry with journalist Constance Sack (Malin Akerman). I think everybody is going to love those two together.

On the other hand, the two lovebirds Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) and Drew Boley (Diego Boneta) just did not bring a lot of chemistry. And their acting ability is so far inferior to the likes of the Cruises, Baldwins, and the Giamattis of the world. And when they are the leads, it kind of brings down the movie a little bit. The singing was great, but isn't that the standard for musicals? I would've preferred Brittany Snow be cast alongside the original Drew Constantine Maroulis. Even though I have not seen the original play live, I've seen numerous of his performances either live or on the computer.

Another critique I have is that the whole thing is a little too much. This film felt a little busy to me. I almost wish someone would have told Adam Shankman to tone it down a little because it fizzled a little towards the end. The musical numbers in were just incredible. As someone in the younger generation, I don't believe I could appreciate the 80s music as much as the people born in the later 50s, 60s, and early 1970s. But, make no mistake, every single number was executed pretty well. I happened to like the performances more than Shankman's previous musical, Hairspray.

It was legitimately funny. Even if you don't like Tom Cruise personally, he kills it in every movie he's in. His scenes are the best. I was also impressed by the performances of Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, and Paul Giamatti. Even singer Mary J. Blige got involved. This is a movie that is some big time fun. It's not for everybody, as the person sitting next to me reminded me of. But if you liked Shankman's Hairspray, then you'll probably have a place for this one in your heart too.

Kudos to Adam Shankman and Chris D'Arenzio (creater) for achieving what they wanted to accomplish.

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29/04/2014 17:12 par tellurikwaves

Š-DR-ROCK FOREVER d'Adam Shankman (2012) p22

29/04/2014 17:12 par tellurikwaves

-Hello ! j'viens chercher les sous :ça fait 31.006 dollars si j'ai bien compté"

-Mais la recette est de 31.000 dollars...tu veux m'ruiner mec !

-0k je te fais grâce des 6 dollars manquant

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29/04/2014 17:05 par tellurikwaves

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29/04/2014 16:53 par tellurikwaves

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Malin Åkerman : Constance Sack -Journaliste et fan

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29/04/2014 11:28 par tellurikwaves

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29/04/2014 11:28 par tellurikwaves

Respect et chapeau bas à Tom Cruise qui chante vraiment bien !

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29/04/2014 11:24 par tellurikwaves

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29/04/2014 11:24 par tellurikwaves

Et c'est ARSENAL le groupe tant attendu (Tom Cruise : Stacee Jaxx)

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People need to stop bashing this movie; it was a lot of fun.
9/10
Author: lschouder-329-467894 from United States
19 June 2012

So I realize there plenty of cynical people out there that think enjoying a fun musical isn't as cool as bashing it. If you listen to these people, then pretty much everything"sucks" or is an "epic fail". I don't think this movie is being given a fair shot. First off, Tom Cruise gave a great performance and, believe it or not, sings rather well. The plot was slightly predictable but, nevertheless, the movie was fun and energetic.

If I had to give any criticism, it would be that Mary J. Blige was underused and Alec Baldwin delivered a couple of bad lines.(oui et ça plombe un peu le film par une vulgarité supplémentaire dommage) All in all, it was a very entertaining movie. I realize people like to get on the net and complain and say how stupid everything and everyone is, but don't let that sad, grumpy mind-set keep you from seeing this movie. The song performances alone are worth the price of admission.