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Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga, Adventureland) and Dakota Fanning (The Twilight Saga, Coraline) star as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie in The Runaways, the music-fuelled coming of age story of the groundbreaking, all girl 1970s rock band, that paved the way for future generations of female musicians. Plucked from obscurity by rock impresario Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon, Revolutionary Road), raven-haired rocker Joan, the rebellious Cherie and their band become an outrageous sensations thanks to their tough image and raw talent. But their fast, drug-fuelled lifestyle soon catches up with the teenage girls as success starts to cloud their judgments… Extras included: - Plugged In: The Making of THE RUNAWAYS - Commentary with Joan Jett, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning
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Another great story from the decade where music peaked (yep, no arguments, the 70's). Beautifully shot in saturated colours (like the latter part of 'Auto Focus' - another retro film about the seedy seventies worth seeing).
The story is just the usual rock follies, but the Runaways were a cool band and their music is still good to play. They get well-served by some good acting from Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning and best of all Michael Shannon. Hopefully it will inspire a new generation of girl bands better than the current batch. (Probably not, though.)
Never mind, enjoy the dvd anyway. See it in a double bill with 'Foxes', an Adrian Lyne film about the same time period, with Jody Foster and the real Cherie Currie. Buy some popcorn, buy some coke (cherry flavour).
The story is just the usual rock follies, but the Runaways were a cool band and their music is still good to play. They get well-served by some good acting from Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning and best of all Michael Shannon. Hopefully it will inspire a new generation of girl bands better than the current batch. (Probably not, though.)
Never mind, enjoy the dvd anyway. See it in a double bill with 'Foxes', an Adrian Lyne film about the same time period, with Jody Foster and the real Cherie Currie. Buy some popcorn, buy some coke (cherry flavour).
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This is a fantastic film. I love both Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. This is a fabulous film if you like Rock History, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.
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I watched this film with interest as a fan of the era and the band, having seen them on the opening night of "Erics" in Liverpool in mid 70s. The movie was average fayre and nothing special. However, it did bring back memories from that concert and of that time. For the record, my 21 yr old daughter and friends, enjoyed it more.
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Joan loves rock and roll
Can't say I was ever a big fan of the Runaways though I was aware of them back in the 70s, more by reputation than anything else as it often was in those days before youtube. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lendrick
Tame and dull and not entirely accurate
I was expecting this to be sleazier and trashier; sure we get some hints of lesbian goings-on bit mostly it is boring old drugs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by katyn1940
The Amazing Runaways!
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The soundtrack is amazing and the story engaging, with great performances from leads Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shaun Duff
We love it
The music and soundtrack to the movie is great. After watching this in the cinema I was impressed on how well the story was told. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jas
Cult film.
I enjoyed this film but it wouldn't be to everyone's taste. I was surprised that Kristen Stewart's performance was so good and Dakota Fanning is as good as always. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Geek-chic
amazing!
watched this movie so many times, I'm a big Kristen stewart fan and wanted to buy all her DVDs this is the cheapest i found The Runaways for, thanks! Read more
Published 6 months ago by laurenC
Kirsten stuart shines
kirsten stewart defenently shines in this film and her usual quirky bumbeling can hardly be noticed. easily my fav kirsten film and dekota is her usual amazing self
Published 7 months ago by Anna86
There's a Bit Missing
Well a couple really. Fairly massive bits. From a timing perspective anyone who didn't know anything about the band wouldn't really get much of an idea that they did a number of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Antonio Cavaldoro
rockers or what!
i liked this film, a very scatty film tho. in the rock days i dont know how people went through life like that on drugs 2/47 no sleep and very loud head banging music. Read more
Published 8 months ago by franni
the runaways
i saw the runaways at the roundhouse london in the mid 70s and this film made me get my four albams down from the loft to play again . all i can say is what a great film , thanks
Published 9 months ago by lez wez
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