Clubland

This is a movie that could have been really good, but just didn't make it. If you actually make it through the first half, the rest isn't all that bad.

What a movie! Rarely do we see in motion pictures such raw and honest reality as we do in this movie.

This sexy film about stardom and the difficult choices that come with it, explores the morality and consequences of a rock star life, and the sacrifices it takes to get there.

You will not be disappointed by this very worthy film, which is by the producer of Thelma and Louise. As well, a fascinating and moving soundtrack complements the film. A great job of acting the lead by Jimmy Tucket. Heck, Steven Tyler even makes a cameo.

This movie is simply great! Whatever you do, don't miss it.

This movie will hopefully die a quick death at the box office, or better yet, go straight to video. When I saw it at a test screening, myself and the audience couldn't help but laugh. But believe me this was no comedy! The acting is sub-standard, with Lori Petty's being the most sub-standard. However, Terrence Trent D'arby should recieve an honorary worst "non-actor" acknowledgement, as his performance is the most pathetic. The music is god awful, and belongs in the used soundtrack bin. My one question is why does "Hit Maker" Glen Ballard deserve to have a movie made? Can't be because of high quality. . . If it has anything to do with his contribution to Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill", somebody needs to think again!

If you expected this film to be really "edge", its not - but it is actually better than one might expect from film aimed at 15-21 year olds. Production values are good; story, although not deep and philosophical, is entertaining and well paced.

Rock Group wants to play in L.A. clubs - find that clubs want money, not in it for "the music". Thugs and drugs on fringe of music scene cause problems for band members. "Nice" girls compete with groupies for band members attentions. Most of the music in this film is actually pretty mellow. Some implied sex, not graphic. Lots of foul language, some violence (mostly compressed into two scenes).

Acting is generally good, weaker performances from singers acting in the film (not a big surprise). Jimmy Tuckett (the lead singer in the band) several women assure me, is cute. Heather Stephens as the "good" female co-star is attractive, does a credible job. Lori Petty has a tough job trying to make something of a character who is always either high, drunk, or both - too bad that she didn't have a "cleaned up" phase to show in this movie.

Fortunate news - Song "Bisexual Chick" is actually only in the background, under the sounds of a party, i.e., you don't actually have to hear it.

After seeing big budget, mainline studio movies with massive ad budgets that still produce films like "Mod Squad" and "The Avengers", this low budget independent film has a lot to be said for it. And compared with some of the films that are screened and don't make it into the theaters at all, it ain't bad at all.

Too bad most people who would enjoy this on the big screen won't "discover" it until after it is playing on HBO and available on video tape.

Director Mary Lambert rules! The people who thought this movie was bad must have really missed the point. I suggest seeing it again with a more open mind. You won't regret it if you view it as a comedy. Where else do you get to see Terrance, Lori, and Alanis all in one strange place?