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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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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).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Absolutely brilliant film, everyone should watch it, loved it.
I ordered next day delivery and it came quite late in the day but still came. No damages and the DVD runs smoothly.
Very happy with this purchase, thoroughly recommend it, amazing film.
I ordered next day delivery and it came quite late in the day but still came. No damages and the DVD runs smoothly.
Very happy with this purchase, thoroughly recommend it, amazing film.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was very impressed with this film as a big fan of the group, casting very good throughout . Many extras on dvd. Excellent.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
pretty good
I enjoyed this film but it was not quite what i was expecting but it was still an enjoyable watch
Published 17 days ago by karaokediva
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not much of a story
A rather bland tale of a rock and roll band. It seemed to be over before it ever got going and also appears to have missed a big chunk of the bands history. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Smifffy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I'm a huge Kristen Stewart fan and I love Joan Jett :)... Great film and I would recommend it to anyone!!!
Published 1 month ago by My review
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice kiss
who would of thought the little vampire could sing lol great to watch feel good movie enjoyable enjoyed it alot
Published 4 months ago by rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Excellent at the price I got it for - yes I agree with other peoples reviews was very much the Joan Jett, Cherrie Currie Sandy West story but a good insight to a band very much an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Matthew McMillan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Missed opportunity.
According to this movie, there were only two key members of The Runaways, Cherie and Joan, the others barely get a look in. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Girl Power - Long before the spice girls!
This movie is awesome! I'm not a fan of Kristen Stewart, but she does Joan Jett perfect justice! I saw this movie in the theatre and had to own it so I could watch it 100 times... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ann Shuttleworth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart's performances!
So yes this movie changed my life, it has made me an even bigger fan of Dakota and Kristen. All the actresses and actors did amazing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by James Gordon
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Runaways
The 2 lead women were excellent, but on the whole the film was boring. Went on far too long and just didnt hold my interest.
Published 11 months ago by sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Runaways
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.
Published 13 months ago by Abigail R. Clark
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