Rock Of Ages

[such_a_steph]

I went to the movies today with my daughter and her friends, where they were also meeting two boys. My instructions were to pretend I didn't even know her! I think that failed when she left me at the candy bar with more food than I could handle, but after parting with a handful of Twisties (a savoury snack food) I disappeared into the woodwork.

Comments

[shammymacc]

Well I love me some big hair glam rock so I'm all for seeing this movie and will hopefully see the stage show at some stage!

[such_a_steph]

Happy to see it a second time with you! And will probably go see it on stage now too, where twice I've passed the chance up.

I made sure to keep the post spoiler free so people like you could enjoy the surprises along the way.

[lab_jazz]

I'm meant to be seeing this on Thurday, I'm looking forward to it :)
The reviews have been pretty bad...I don't put much faith in movie reviews.

I'm glad that you found it a positive experience.

[such_a_steph]

I loved it. Let's face it, it's 80's glam rock cheese, and that is never going to be a critics choice... but I can see this becoming a cult classic :D

[shadownyc]

Thank you for posting this! I do hope to get to see this, but was concerned it would be Mamma Mia, take two.

*Hugs*

[such_a_steph]

100% better than Mamma Mia. What a disaster of a movie! They were all in it for teh holiday, and not caring at all about the integrity of the movie musical genre.

I really can't fault this cast at all. The lead female was perhaps a little nasal for me, but her voice suited the songs she sang. Everyone brought it, and then some!! I do hope you get the chance.... do your theatres have those super cheap sessions as a movie nears the end of its run? Even if you have to wait until then, I'd say make the effort :D

[spike7451]

I've been putting off seeing this as not much of a Tom Criuse fan but think I will have to give it a go, it sounds like a good movie.

[such_a_steph]

Not a huge fan myself, but he's really more of a plot device than a leading character. Not only that, this role is so far removed from Tom Cruise, it's easy to forget it's him.

[bkrave]

I saw a play called Rock Of Ages the last time I was in NYC it was a lot better then I thought it would be, definitely want to see the movie.

[such_a_steph]

It would probably be the same thing. This is the movie version of the Broadway musical. I'd not seen the musical because I thought it might not be my thing, but I'd love to see it live now!