Verschwende deine Jugend

I have only seen a little more than a third of this, but it was enough to change my mind about the movie. I never thought Jessica "touchy-feely" Schwarz could get away with the rock chic thing, but to my surprise, she sort of does. Okay, so she won't quit her day job and be a punk rocker any time soon, but it's a start. She may be no Pink, but she's a blonde for a change, and it suits her. Although her hair is poorly cut and her sleeveless black vinyl stage outfit is open to debate, she is completely believable as the lead singer's jealous girlfriend Melitta. She's acting angry when she feels she needs to, but really her character couldn't care less about capitalism, communism, or any other schism. It's not a small accomplishment for her, as an actress, to make us understand that Melitta is about the romance, not the riot. She really isn't so much unlike the band manager's shy girlfriend, Lena. Played by Nadja Bobyleva, Lena isn't too hard to look at either. Works for me.

First I was not very much convinced of seeing a great movie - I expected simple jokes, usual clichés of the 80s, average performance - BUT: I got great humor, a lovable picture of the 80s which is not exaggerated and very convincing actors in marvellous roles - YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS FILM ! Don't miss the "verrückter Schaum"-Joke ;o)

Beeing located in Munich, Germany in the early '80, this Film shows the "Adventures" of a young Music Manager who wants to push the popularity of his local band. To do so, he decides to host a big festival headlining D.A.F., positioning his band as warmup. The problem is that D.A.F decided to stop playing gigs, the Circus Krone Arena is expensive, and the whole project seems to be a little too big for him. Of course, romances, bankrobbery, fraud and a lot of New Wave - NDW music make this film a must see. The only thing I didn't like that much is that the story appears to be a little juvenile for people who like movies about the '80s. I give 9 out of 10.

I thought I would hate it! But it is great great great! Funny, funny, funny! Even if you are too young to now the 80s. But don't miss the "NATO-Doppelbeschluss"-Joke!!!!

Though I was just 14 when the eighties were over, I feel somehow linked to that unique decade. So, this film may have a certain bonus for me as it is situated in the early eighties. Nevertheless, it is a heart-warming, very funny and yet credible picture. Unlike other 80ies movies the typical cliches do not seem too exaggerated or unfitting. This movie could equally be done in the Eighties. On the other hand, in that case it would be lacking gorgeous Jessica Schwartz...