The Banger Sisters (2002)

Director:

Bob Dolman

Writer (WGA):

Bob Dolman (written by)

Release Date:

20 September 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Some friendships last forever... like it or not.

Plot:

Lavinia and Suzette, former rock groupies and best friends, reconnect after 20 years; one is still as wild as ever, while the other has adopted a more conservative lifestyle.

Plot Keywords:

Photography | Odd Couple | Teen Angst | Female Nudity | Parenthood

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win

Cast

Goldie Hawn	...	Suzette
Susan Sarandon	...	Lavinia Kingsley
Geoffrey Rush	...	Harry Plummer
Erika Christensen	...	Hannah Kingsley
Robin Thomas	...	Raymond Kingsley
Eva Amurri	...	Ginger Kingsley
Matthew Carey	...	Jules
Andre Ware	...	Jake
Adam Tomei	...	Club Owner
Sal Lopez	...	Pump Attendant
Kohl Sudduth	...	Hotel Clerk
Tinsley Grimes	...	Prom Girl
Larry Krask	...	Man in Bar
Marlayna Cherisse	...	Young Groupie (as Marlayna Garrett)
Josh Todd	...	L.A. Buckcherry Band Member

MPAA:

Rated R for language, sexual content and some drug use.

Runtime:

USA:98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-11 (VHS) | Finland:K-15 (DVD) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | France:U | Germany:12 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #38849) | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Trivia:

During the "Rock Cock" sequence, the girls were shown Polaroids of the crew who had volunteered to be photographed especially for that sequence. The surprise on Susan Sarandon's face is quite genuine when she saw who the photographs were of and recognized the faces.

Goofs:

Continuity: While chasing down Harry at Horizon Hills Cemetary, the rear view mirror in the car carrying Suzette and Lavinia disappears and reappears between shots.

Quotes:

Lavinia: I want to go out but everything that I own is beige.

Movie Connections:

References Vanilla Sky (2001)

Soundtrack:

Autumn - The Four Seasons

Funny, Entertaining, and Reflective

Banger Sisters is a funny romp and completely enjoyable movie about living life and being true to oneself. Geoffrey Rush is over the top and provides a real different sense of humor while Goldie Hawn is her reliable, funny, sad, and confident self. Susan Sarandon gets to evolve or de-evolve in front of the audience in this comedy drama. A great way to enjoy the beginning of the 2002 fall movie season to bring in the autumn with a movie that reflects upon our past and where we are going. It brings two very different cultures together in a poignant and comical way.