Melanie-Lynskey Movie Reviews

This is one of my fav films. Drew Barrymore stars as Danielle, a modern 16th century woman. She is no wimp. Faced with the death of her beloved father & then the cruelty of her stepmother and one of two stepsisters, Danielle still has optimism & a sunny view of life. She uses her mind as well as her charm to win the admiration and heart of the dashing Prince Henry (newcomer Dougray Scott).
When Danielle is sold to the lecherous Pierre Le Pieu (the deliciously wicked Richard O'Brien), Prince Henry goes to rescue her. But Danielle needs no rescuing. She has the situation well in hand as Henry discovers when he sees her exit Le Pieu's castle, her freedom & virtue intact.
As always, Anjelica Huston gives a winning performance as the Baroness, Danielle's cruel stepmother. She & Richard O'Brien give villainy a new name.
I think everyone will enjoy this version of the Cinderella story. It is one to treasure forever.

I have never really liked Drew Barrymore but after this movie I fell in love. I can't think of anyone else better to play Danielle,(cinderella). I had never heard of Dougray Scott before but he was a totally awesome Prince Henry,(prince charming). He was extremely handsome, witty and he always knew what to say, a very smooth talker. Angelica Houston was the most perfect Step-mother. She brings her character to life so well. All of the characters were so believable that you couldn't help but feel what they were feeling. I cannot think of another movie that kept me smiling through the whole entire time. There are a few scenes where I wanted to cry but other than that I was smiling. I especially loved the scenery and costumes. They were so real and I felt like I was there with them. I often wish I lived in the 16th century just so I could wear those clothes. From the moment I turned the movie on I was enraptured in the story. There wasn't a minute where I was bored or lost. I loved every minute of it. I like how they had one mean step-sister and one nice step-sister. They both played their parts extremely well. I loved how Leonardo DiVinchi was kind of like the "fairy god-mother". Drew and Dougary had such a great chemistry it was hard not to fall in love with them too. My favorite part was when Leonardo DiVinchi was walking on the water and saw Danielle and said "looks like rain". That was so funny. There is something for almost everyone in this movie. There is romance, action, drama, comedy and lots more. It was wonderful that Drew was a very strong willed, hopeful, passionate young woman. She never gave up and always looked for the best in things, even her family. She really wasn't the one who needed to be rescued. Dougray was so hansome you couldn't help being drawn to him. I think it was fantastic how Prince Henry rejected Danielle when he found out who she really was and then came to his senses and realized that he couldn' live without her. It was definitely a romantic movie. I have seen it over 10 times and never tire of it.. I learn something new every time. I think we all want a love like this, a true love which nothing can break. If you watch this movie I am positive that you will fall in love with everything about it, especially characters, just as I have.

I loved this movie. Only film I've seen in the theater where the audience clapped at the end. Given, the audience was mainly filled with little kids, but I still felt it was worthy of the applause.

Even though Barrymore's accent is pretty bad and she can be a bit stiff sometimes, it has a terrific story and her character's naivette offsets any poor acting.

This film draws an emotional connection with the audience and leaves you in a great mood by the time the credits roll.

This is one of my fav films. Drew Barrymore stars as Danielle, a modern 16th century woman. She is no wimp. Faced with the death of her beloved father & then the cruelty of her stepmother and one of two stepsisters, Danielle still has optimism & a sunny view of life. She uses her mind as well as her charm to win the admiration and heart of the dashing Prince Henry (newcomer Dougray Scott).
When Danielle is sold to the lecherous Pierre Le Pieu (the deliciously wicked Richard O'Brien), Prince Henry goes to rescue her. But Danielle needs no rescuing. She has the situation well in hand as Henry discovers when he sees her exit Le Pieu's castle, her freedom & virtue intact.
As always, Anjelica Huston gives a winning performance as the Baroness, Danielle's cruel stepmother. She & Richard O'Brien give villainy a new name.
I think everyone will enjoy this version of the Cinderella story. It is one to treasure forever.

I have never really liked Drew Barrymore but after this movie I fell in love. I can't think of anyone else better to play Danielle,(cinderella). I had never heard of Dougray Scott before but he was a totally awesome Prince Henry,(prince charming). He was extremely handsome, witty and he always knew what to say, a very smooth talker. Angelica Houston was the most perfect Step-mother. She brings her character to life so well. All of the characters were so believable that you couldn't help but feel what they were feeling. I cannot think of another movie that kept me smiling through the whole entire time. There are a few scenes where I wanted to cry but other than that I was smiling. I especially loved the scenery and costumes. They were so real and I felt like I was there with them. I often wish I lived in the 16th century just so I could wear those clothes. From the moment I turned the movie on I was enraptured in the story. There wasn't a minute where I was bored or lost. I loved every minute of it. I like how they had one mean step-sister and one nice step-sister. They both played their parts extremely well. I loved how Leonardo DiVinchi was kind of like the "fairy god-mother". Drew and Dougary had such a great chemistry it was hard not to fall in love with them too. My favorite part was when Leonardo DiVinchi was walking on the water and saw Danielle and said "looks like rain". That was so funny. There is something for almost everyone in this movie. There is romance, action, drama, comedy and lots more. It was wonderful that Drew was a very strong willed, hopeful, passionate young woman. She never gave up and always looked for the best in things, even her family. She really wasn't the one who needed to be rescued. Dougray was so hansome you couldn't help being drawn to him. I think it was fantastic how Prince Henry rejected Danielle when he found out who she really was and then came to his senses and realized that he couldn' live without her. It was definitely a romantic movie. I have seen it over 10 times and never tire of it.. I learn something new every time. I think we all want a love like this, a true love which nothing can break. If you watch this movie I am positive that you will fall in love with everything about it, especially characters, just as I have.

I loved this movie. Only film I've seen in the theater where the audience clapped at the end. Given, the audience was mainly filled with little kids, but I still felt it was worthy of the applause.

Even though Barrymore's accent is pretty bad and she can be a bit stiff sometimes, it has a terrific story and her character's naivette offsets any poor acting.

This film draws an emotional connection with the audience and leaves you in a great mood by the time the credits roll.

This quiet drama from first time filmmaker Mark Tapio Kines is intriguing and poignant. The film is separated into two stories: The first, "Dear Jenny", is about Melody (soft spoken and sweet voiced Melanie Lynskey), a young woman who has moved into a new apartment and begins receiving mail for its former occupant, Jenny. She is curious about the relationship Jenny had with Marcel, the man who keeps writing to her. Should she respond to Marcel's letters? Melody becomes increasingly compelled to get in touch with Marcel and unravel the story of the mysterious girl who once lived in her apartment. The question is, will she be able to deal with the information she'd uncover? It's not all wine and roses.

The second part is called "Love, Trevor", and is about a young man named Trevor (Corin Nemec with a not quite authentic British accent) who travels from England to the United States to visit his pen pal Mira (a refreshing performance from Yelena Danova) who is from Sarajevo but staying with a host family. The trouble is, she will be deported soon and the unsuspecting Trevor has been asked to visit for the purpose of marrying Mira to help her stay in the United States. The only kink in the set up is that Trevor really doesn't want to get married, even though he admits to his buddy Ian (the likable Steve Valentine, a true Brit with the dead on accent to back it up) that he's attracted to Mira, he's not in love with her. He does feel guilty, though. Ian tells him, "Lust and guilt won't last three years". Trevor ponders this moral question -- should he marry someone he loves as a friend but not as a life partner? And if he doesn't, will she be in mortal danger when she returns to her country?

Dear Jenny had a sense of mystery while Love Trevor had me intrigued. I HAD to know who this Jenny girl was and what happened to her and Marcel and I HAD to know which choice Trevor would make. Each story was very compelling and also had a hint of sadness as they mirrored broken relationships, loss, the frustration of indecision and the agony of guilt. In the end, both Melody and Trevor DO make their final choices and must live with the consequences.

The ending left me pondering my own choices in life. If you like introspection and quiet, thoughtful dramas, Foreign Correspondents will be perfect for you. Don't miss Wil Wheaton (Stand by Me, Star Trek TNG) as Jonas, a member of Melody's Neighborhood Watch group who develops a crush on her. He has a line that just makes one groan and grimace but at the same time it hits a nerve. You'll know which one I mean when you hear it.

Overall I enjoyed Foreign Correspondents -- especially the performances of Yelena Danova and Steve Valentine. My biggest complaint is Corin Nemec's hair, which never seems to look good no matter what movie or TV show he's in. His fake Brit accent was a bit distracting because I was so familiar with him as an American, but as the story unfolded I soon accepted him as a Brit. For a first film, this is an excellent piece of work and quite moving.

Mark Tapio Kines had side-stepped the cliches of the industry and made a movie that is thought-provoking, sensitive and a departure from the usual run-of-the mill fare. Starring New Zealand's Melanie Lynskey, Wil Wheaton (charmingly funny as the neighbour) and Corin Nemec, Foreign Correspondents wevaes two stories into one and gives us an insight into relationships and love lost and found.
Many elements of the film are subtle, indeed I had to watch it twice to pick up the nuances - I enjoy being required to think about what I am watching.
Mark's commentary is enlightening and entertaining and worth listening to after you've watched the feature.
I'm looking forward to Mark's new film project, (tentatively titled Claustrophobia) with great anticipation
The DVD is region-free, it'll play on any DVD player

There is something inherently romantic about receiving a hand written letter from a foreign country. This is all too enticing for each of the lead characters in "Foreign Correspondences". Director and writer Mark Tapio Kines explores the journey of two young individuals looking for love and acceptance only to have their pursuit complicated by their well-meant intentions going wrong. There are poignant performances by Melanie Lynskey and Corin Nemec as they portray characters that are both strong and completely fallible. Each of the stories are memorable and honest, you will be embrace by this sincere film.

Christchurch, New Zealand, 1952: two school girls become friends and swoon over Mario Lanza, "world's greatest tenor," as they create a fantasy world of royalty and intense emotional attachment to one another. This is teen escapism carried to the nth degree. Innocence and wholesome fun do NOT prevail. As the parents grow increasingly concerned about their daughters' obsessive relationship, the girls begin to hate the parents... Based on a rather shocking (for its time) true story.

Kate Winslet made her film debut in this modest comédie noire from way down under. It is amazing to realize that three years later she starred in the Academy Award winning Titanic (1997), on her way to establishing herself as one of the most charismatic and talented stars of the past decade. In retrospect, her budding talent is apparent here as the spinning, laughing, crazy teen who went off the deep end emotionally. There is no mistaking the sharp, confident and commanding Winslet style. Despite the part, Kate looks as wholesome and delicious as apple pie with cherry vanilla ice cream, yet manages to convey the demented edge necessary to the role.

Full-figured and brooding Melanie Lynskey is intriguing and not easily forgotten as Kate's manic/depressive friend.

Director Peter Jackson is to be commended for getting the most out of the girls, and for making their fantasy world believable. We can imagine how they fell into it.

A unique masterpiece, which infuses ingenious camera techniques, solid acting, and a well-adapted script. Stars Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey in their film debuts. Both show promise and this film is more Lynskey's than Winslet's, but Lynskey has yet to become a household name (she will sooner or later). This film is based on the most celebrated trial in placid New Zealand, the Parker-Hulme case, which concerned the girls' murder of one of their mothers in the 1950's. What's intriguing about it is that one of the girls (Hulme) turns out to be the celebrated mystery writer, Anne Perry.

Winslet plays Juliet Hulme, an English debutante who moves to Christchurch, New Zealand when her father becomes the Rector of the town's college. As a child she suffered from tuberculosis and like the stereotypical upper-crust English, her parents neglected her by abandoning her in the Caribbean. She strikes up a friendship with the class wallflower, Pauline Parker, a girl of a lower socio-economic background, who also suffered from a childhood illness and felt outcast. They soon become best friends and pursue their interests in writing stories and listening to opera to escape their mundane surroundings. Scarily, their imagination takes over and they lose touch with reality. Their emotional dependence on each other frightens their parents, who fear their daughters have developed homosexual feelings for each other. As a solution, they attempt to separate the girls. Juliet is to live in South Africa with her relatives and Pauline is not granted a passport. The girls view Pauline's mother (Sarah Peirse) as the main obstacle of staying together. They hatch a plan to kill her and make it look like an accident.

The director, Peter Jackson, presents the story from the girls' perspective. The viewer is sucked into their visually rich fantasy-world, and one sympathizes with their plight. One understands the girls' disillusionment with their parents, when Juliet discovers her mother (Diana Kent) is having an affair with a married man. Pauline's parents, it is discovered during the trial, were never married. In fact, her father was still legally married to his first wife. Jackson, who understandably was the perfect director to direct Lord of the Rings, utilizes clay animation, timely editing and angular use of the camera. And most important of all is the script, based mostly on Pauline Parker's diaries written during the two year period leading up to the horrifying crime. The result is the most original film in decades.

FYI, the girls were released when they turned 21 years old on condition that they never meet. Perry, who took her stepfather's surname, her stepfather being the man her mother was having an affair with, currently resides in Scotland. Surprisingly and coincidentally, so does Parker, although they have yet to meet again. They both are doing what they dreamed of when they met-Perry writing books and Parker riding horses (she runs a horseback riding academy). Perry, who lived in the US for a number is years, is a devout Mormon and Parker is a devout Catholic. They both eschewed religion as teenagers.

This is probably the most brilliant, original, disturbing film I've seen in a long long time. I can't get it out of my head. This film and story are so beautiful, the characters so richly developed, their fantasy world of Borovnia so exquisite. It's the most violent, chilling chick flick I've ever seen. (And I thought Thelma and Louise were kick ass, oh brother!!!)

Only the minds of two disturbed semi-genius teenaged girls could create something as wonderful and dreadful as the story told in HEAVENLY CREATURES. Their world begins quite innocently, as a novel about a kingdom called Borovnia, with noble characters such as Charles and Deborah, and their renegade child Diello. Soon, you realize that their dissatisfaction with "real" life is dissolving into an escape into Borovnia, where Mario Lanza sings his beautiful songs, and where the two girls twirl about in beautiful ball gowns, while Diello slaughters anybody who dares to infringe upon their happiness.

The narration of the diary entries made by Pauline are in the exact words the real Pauline wrote. Very chilling. "We realized we had the key to the fourth world on the day of the death of Christ." Whoa!

You will never meet two characters quite like Pauline and Juliet in any other movie. You can't believe they do what they do, but you also route for them because you have come to love them.

I am kind of glad they are both doing well to this day. Yes what they did was outrageous, but I can't help but "get" why they did it and I'm convinced they were indeed insane at that time, because their escape into the fantasy world was so deep.

Christchurch, New Zealand, 1952: two school girls become friends and swoon over Mario Lanza, "world's greatest tenor," as they create a fantasy world of royalty and intense emotional attachment to one another. This is teen escapism carried to the nth degree. Innocence and wholesome fun do NOT prevail. As the parents grow increasingly concerned about their daughters' obsessive relationship, the girls begin to hate the parents... Based on a rather shocking (for its time) true story.

Kate Winslet made her film debut in this modest comédie noire from way down under. It is amazing to realize that three years later she starred in the Academy Award winning Titanic (1997), on her way to establishing herself as one of the most charismatic and talented stars of the past decade. In retrospect, her budding talent is apparent here as the spinning, laughing, crazy teen who went off the deep end emotionally. There is no mistaking the sharp, confident and commanding Winslet style. Despite the part, Kate looks as wholesome and delicious as apple pie with cherry vanilla ice cream, yet manages to convey the demented edge necessary to the role.

Full-figured and brooding Melanie Lynskey is intriguing and not easily forgotten as Kate's manic/depressive friend.

Director Peter Jackson is to be commended for getting the most out of the girls, and for making their fantasy world believable. We can imagine how they fell into it.

A unique masterpiece, which infuses ingenious camera techniques, solid acting, and a well-adapted script. Stars Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey in their film debuts. Both show promise and this film is more Lynskey's than Winslet's, but Lynskey has yet to become a household name (she will sooner or later). This film is based on the most celebrated trial in placid New Zealand, the Parker-Hulme case, which concerned the girls' murder of one of their mothers in the 1950's. What's intriguing about it is that one of the girls (Hulme) turns out to be the celebrated mystery writer, Anne Perry.

Winslet plays Juliet Hulme, an English debutante who moves to Christchurch, New Zealand when her father becomes the Rector of the town's college. As a child she suffered from tuberculosis and like the stereotypical upper-crust English, her parents neglected her by abandoning her in the Caribbean. She strikes up a friendship with the class wallflower, Pauline Parker, a girl of a lower socio-economic background, who also suffered from a childhood illness and felt outcast. They soon become best friends and pursue their interests in writing stories and listening to opera to escape their mundane surroundings. Scarily, their imagination takes over and they lose touch with reality. Their emotional dependence on each other frightens their parents, who fear their daughters have developed homosexual feelings for each other. As a solution, they attempt to separate the girls. Juliet is to live in South Africa with her relatives and Pauline is not granted a passport. The girls view Pauline's mother (Sarah Peirse) as the main obstacle of staying together. They hatch a plan to kill her and make it look like an accident.

The director, Peter Jackson, presents the story from the girls' perspective. The viewer is sucked into their visually rich fantasy-world, and one sympathizes with their plight. One understands the girls' disillusionment with their parents, when Juliet discovers her mother (Diana Kent) is having an affair with a married man. Pauline's parents, it is discovered during the trial, were never married. In fact, her father was still legally married to his first wife. Jackson, who understandably was the perfect director to direct Lord of the Rings, utilizes clay animation, timely editing and angular use of the camera. And most important of all is the script, based mostly on Pauline Parker's diaries written during the two year period leading up to the horrifying crime. The result is the most original film in decades.

FYI, the girls were released when they turned 21 years old on condition that they never meet. Perry, who took her stepfather's surname, her stepfather being the man her mother was having an affair with, currently resides in Scotland. Surprisingly and coincidentally, so does Parker, although they have yet to meet again. They both are doing what they dreamed of when they met-Perry writing books and Parker riding horses (she runs a horseback riding academy). Perry, who lived in the US for a number is years, is a devout Mormon and Parker is a devout Catholic. They both eschewed religion as teenagers.

This is probably the most brilliant, original, disturbing film I've seen in a long long time. I can't get it out of my head. This film and story are so beautiful, the characters so richly developed, their fantasy world of Borovnia so exquisite. It's the most violent, chilling chick flick I've ever seen. (And I thought Thelma and Louise were kick ass, oh brother!!!)

Only the minds of two disturbed semi-genius teenaged girls could create something as wonderful and dreadful as the story told in HEAVENLY CREATURES. Their world begins quite innocently, as a novel about a kingdom called Borovnia, with noble characters such as Charles and Deborah, and their renegade child Diello. Soon, you realize that their dissatisfaction with "real" life is dissolving into an escape into Borovnia, where Mario Lanza sings his beautiful songs, and where the two girls twirl about in beautiful ball gowns, while Diello slaughters anybody who dares to infringe upon their happiness.

The narration of the diary entries made by Pauline are in the exact words the real Pauline wrote. Very chilling. "We realized we had the key to the fourth world on the day of the death of Christ." Whoa!

You will never meet two characters quite like Pauline and Juliet in any other movie. You can't believe they do what they do, but you also route for them because you have come to love them.

I am kind of glad they are both doing well to this day. Yes what they did was outrageous, but I can't help but "get" why they did it and I'm convinced they were indeed insane at that time, because their escape into the fantasy world was so deep.

Anyone who likes Stephan King will love it. Watched the mini-series and loved it. Can't wait until it is release on video.

Please Studios,release Rose red on VHS,I dont own a DVD player but need this wonderfully creepy film in my collection! PLEASE!!!!

I loved Rose Red!! There is just something about it. I would highly recommend reading the diary before watching the movie. I did the opposite, however, both stories are excellent on their own. It does not matter how many times you watch Rose Red, it still remains creepy and scary!! If you love the movie, read the book!! It is amazing. I am sadly, almost done with the book. I may reread parts of it again, cause I loved it so much!! I carry the book with me everywhere I go. I loved the house, it is amazing. I would love to go the Thornewood castle and the Winchester mansion. I loved Kimberely Brown, and Julian Sands. I hope this movie, comes out on vhs pretty soon!!

...when it was called "Rock N Roll High School". Istill am not sure whether the movie-makers meant this as a"tribute"...Before I even saw the movie, I saw the poster and trailers, and figured it out. I could go on and on about the similarities, but if you've seen R&RHS you know exactly what I mean, if you haven't, you probably are already mad at me and stopped reading. I'm not a big KISS fan (I don't really like or dislike them-kinda neutral), so I didn't especially get into the music part. The kids who played Trip and Lex were especially good, but the kid who played Jam got on my nerves for some reason, possibly just the actor trying too hard. On the negative side, the movie had some pretty predictable moments. There was some gross-out humor that was unnecessary, just nasty and seemed tossed in to jump on the recent trendy gross-out bandwagon.I am no prude but I actually had to look away during one moment involving regurgitation. The movie ended too suddenly. The 70's retro stuff was a little too contrived. (I hate when they go out of their way to mention and prominently feature 8 track tapes, happy face logos, etc) Sorry, but most of the ideas were stolen from Rock-N-Roll High School. Edward Furlong just sorta gives me the creeps for some reason, maybe I read too much about his personal life and it affected how I see him even when he's acting. On the plus side, there were lots of twists to the plot that I didn't expect. There were a few Ramones songs used to great effect on the sound-track (the more I think of it, the more I think the film-makers, or someone involved anyway, were Ramones fans). Lex is a dead ringer for Dee Dee Ramone in the late 70's. The kid who played Trip was pretty talented and funny. Good period detail and costumes. Cameo by Ron Jeremy (another trend lately, but so far it hasn't been run into the ground yet). Some good laughs, and some satisfying moments. You do feel for these kids and want them to get in to the show...we all can identify how bad we wanted to see our favorite band live in high school. And hey, it's not supposed to be Citizen Kane, so why watch itand enjoy yourselves? You could do worse. I could see how this would be, like, the ultimate movie to a KISS fan, just like Rock and Roll High School is to a Ramones fan. But let's face it, if R&RHS had never been made, the film-makers definitely wouldn't have come up with this movie on their own. END

KISS rocks, thats what the 4 band loving boys go to the concert with some disapprovales from some KISS hating parents. along the way they trash a disco loving fan group, they pick up a prostitute. when they arrive at the concert one of their mothers is there, they get beaten up and their tickets stolen but eventually they cleaverly get them back and they see KISS rock the hizouse. of course the main title based on KISS' song "Detroit Rock City" we get Gene Simmons sprouting his tounge out from the tounges point of view. Shannon Tweed, Simmons wife appears also. its a rockin and a rollin, fun, fun, fun.

On it's own, DETROIT ROCK CITY is an excellent film, and this DVD edition is equally incredible .... The film features three of the today's most interesting and unique young actors: Edward Furlong, Natasha Lyonne and Giuseppe Andrews ... Each bring an individuality and passion to every role I've see them in, and DRC is no exception .... And that's NOT to say the other actors don't shine: THEY DO... Each character plays their part to perfection, from the sleazy ticket scalper to the loonie Father McNulty to the "Stellas and Guidos", this film has not one frame where there isn't someone cast to perfection bringing some odd character to life ... And the 1970's feel is done to perfection: from the vocabulary to the clothes to the music, everything is dead-on ... The extras to this DVD are PLENTY: Multiple commentary tracks, behind the scenes with screen tests, multiple interviews with the cast and crew, an additional "making of" documentary, clips of Edward Furlong recording his vocals to the KISS classic "Rock and Roll All Nite", and my favorites, videos from The Donnas ( Strutter ) and Everclear ( Boys Are Back In Town ) ... And there's even more ... I am a very jaded film viewer, especially when it comes to new films ... But DETROIT ROCK CITY has earned a place in my collection, and has become a favorite of mine .... For this genre, it's a total classic ...

...when it was called "Rock N Roll High School". Istill am not sure whether the movie-makers meant this as a"tribute"...Before I even saw the movie, I saw the poster and trailers, and figured it out. I could go on and on about the similarities, but if you've seen R&RHS you know exactly what I mean, if you haven't, you probably are already mad at me and stopped reading. I'm not a big KISS fan (I don't really like or dislike them-kinda neutral), so I didn't especially get into the music part. The kids who played Trip and Lex were especially good, but the kid who played Jam got on my nerves for some reason, possibly just the actor trying too hard. On the negative side, the movie had some pretty predictable moments. There was some gross-out humor that was unnecessary, just nasty and seemed tossed in to jump on the recent trendy gross-out bandwagon.I am no prude but I actually had to look away during one moment involving regurgitation. The movie ended too suddenly. The 70's retro stuff was a little too contrived. (I hate when they go out of their way to mention and prominently feature 8 track tapes, happy face logos, etc) Sorry, but most of the ideas were stolen from Rock-N-Roll High School. Edward Furlong just sorta gives me the creeps for some reason, maybe I read too much about his personal life and it affected how I see him even when he's acting. On the plus side, there were lots of twists to the plot that I didn't expect. There were a few Ramones songs used to great effect on the sound-track (the more I think of it, the more I think the film-makers, or someone involved anyway, were Ramones fans). Lex is a dead ringer for Dee Dee Ramone in the late 70's. The kid who played Trip was pretty talented and funny. Good period detail and costumes. Cameo by Ron Jeremy (another trend lately, but so far it hasn't been run into the ground yet). Some good laughs, and some satisfying moments. You do feel for these kids and want them to get in to the show...we all can identify how bad we wanted to see our favorite band live in high school. And hey, it's not supposed to be Citizen Kane, so why watch itand enjoy yourselves? You could do worse. I could see how this would be, like, the ultimate movie to a KISS fan, just like Rock and Roll High School is to a Ramones fan. But let's face it, if R&RHS had never been made, the film-makers definitely wouldn't have come up with this movie on their own. END

KISS rocks, thats what the 4 band loving boys go to the concert with some disapprovales from some KISS hating parents. along the way they trash a disco loving fan group, they pick up a prostitute. when they arrive at the concert one of their mothers is there, they get beaten up and their tickets stolen but eventually they cleaverly get them back and they see KISS rock the hizouse. of course the main title based on KISS' song "Detroit Rock City" we get Gene Simmons sprouting his tounge out from the tounges point of view. Shannon Tweed, Simmons wife appears also. its a rockin and a rollin, fun, fun, fun.

On it's own, DETROIT ROCK CITY is an excellent film, and this DVD edition is equally incredible .... The film features three of the today's most interesting and unique young actors: Edward Furlong, Natasha Lyonne and Giuseppe Andrews ... Each bring an individuality and passion to every role I've see them in, and DRC is no exception .... And that's NOT to say the other actors don't shine: THEY DO... Each character plays their part to perfection, from the sleazy ticket scalper to the loonie Father McNulty to the "Stellas and Guidos", this film has not one frame where there isn't someone cast to perfection bringing some odd character to life ... And the 1970's feel is done to perfection: from the vocabulary to the clothes to the music, everything is dead-on ... The extras to this DVD are PLENTY: Multiple commentary tracks, behind the scenes with screen tests, multiple interviews with the cast and crew, an additional "making of" documentary, clips of Edward Furlong recording his vocals to the KISS classic "Rock and Roll All Nite", and my favorites, videos from The Donnas ( Strutter ) and Everclear ( Boys Are Back In Town ) ... And there's even more ... I am a very jaded film viewer, especially when it comes to new films ... But DETROIT ROCK CITY has earned a place in my collection, and has become a favorite of mine .... For this genre, it's a total classic ...

Yeah, let one of 'em spend a day with Ted Bundy... let's see how damn tough they act after such an experience. Stupid women.

COYOTE UGLY is the story of a small town young lady trying to make her way in the world, and see her dreams come true. Violet is a young woman who is an aspiring songwriter. She has a fear of stage and would rather be in the dark, writing songs for other people. Upon moving to New York and leaving her father and best friend behind, she meets Kevin, who she is led to believe is in charge of music at this bar she visits. She gives him her demo tape, and realizes she was shammed. She also realizes the tough competition surrounding the music industry. Many doors get slammed in her face and her optomism fades. She finds a job at a bar called Coyote Ugly, where women dance on the counter and its a fierce environment she must adjust to well. The movie follows her dreams, and a romance with Kevin. It's overall really touching movie many people will love, and all I can say is if you haven't seen it yet, buy or rent it ASAP, it's a wonderful movie.

This "Coyote" ain't "Ugly"! Actually the thing that you may mainly be fooled by is the trailer-"Is this a plotless, PG-13 version of "Showgirls"?" Actually it's not. The people that actually decided to see it(which was no small amount-$60 million worth) found that it was about a young female songwriter,played exceptionally well by rising star Piper Perabo, who moves into the big city trying to sell her music and finds herself working and the craziest bar since the Ti--y Twister in "From Dusk Till Dawn". Of course the men will be more than entertained by the hot, dancing barmaids which make some great "action" scenes for the film, but what for the women? The women actually get more out of it than the men. A great plot-the storyline mentioned earlier plus getting rid of stage fright, setting things straight with her father, finding how far a true love would go. Great overall movie, good characters, good acting, good setting. Truely a good movie for everyone. Just go see it! Deserves at least a rental but my DVD collection wouldn't be perfect without it! "Coyote Ugly"!!

Yeah, let one of 'em spend a day with Ted Bundy... let's see how damn tough they act after such an experience. Stupid women.

COYOTE UGLY is the story of a small town young lady trying to make her way in the world, and see her dreams come true. Violet is a young woman who is an aspiring songwriter. She has a fear of stage and would rather be in the dark, writing songs for other people. Upon moving to New York and leaving her father and best friend behind, she meets Kevin, who she is led to believe is in charge of music at this bar she visits. She gives him her demo tape, and realizes she was shammed. She also realizes the tough competition surrounding the music industry. Many doors get slammed in her face and her optomism fades. She finds a job at a bar called Coyote Ugly, where women dance on the counter and its a fierce environment she must adjust to well. The movie follows her dreams, and a romance with Kevin. It's overall really touching movie many people will love, and all I can say is if you haven't seen it yet, buy or rent it ASAP, it's a wonderful movie.

This "Coyote" ain't "Ugly"! Actually the thing that you may mainly be fooled by is the trailer-"Is this a plotless, PG-13 version of "Showgirls"?" Actually it's not. The people that actually decided to see it(which was no small amount-$60 million worth) found that it was about a young female songwriter,played exceptionally well by rising star Piper Perabo, who moves into the big city trying to sell her music and finds herself working and the craziest bar since the Ti--y Twister in "From Dusk Till Dawn". Of course the men will be more than entertained by the hot, dancing barmaids which make some great "action" scenes for the film, but what for the women? The women actually get more out of it than the men. A great plot-the storyline mentioned earlier plus getting rid of stage fright, setting things straight with her father, finding how far a true love would go. Great overall movie, good characters, good acting, good setting. Truely a good movie for everyone. Just go see it! Deserves at least a rental but my DVD collection wouldn't be perfect without it! "Coyote Ugly"!!