Garage Days (2002)

The story of a young garage band in Sydney, Australia trying to make it big.

Director:

Alex Proyas

Writers:

Alex Proyas (story), Dave Warner (story),

Stars:

Kick Gurry, Maya Stange, Pia Miranda

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kick Gurry	...	Freddy
Maya Stange	...	Kate
Pia Miranda	...	Tanya
Russell Dykstra	...	Bruno
Brett Stiller	...	Joe
Chris Sadrinna	...	Lucy
Andy Anderson	...	Kevin
Marton Csokas	...	Shad Kern
Yvette Duncan	...	Angie
Gianluigi Carelli	...	Micky
Tiriel Mora	...	Thommo
Holly Brisley	...	Scarlet
Matthew Le Nevez	...	Toby
Dave Cotsios	...	Sprimp Lead Guitar
Chris 'Skinner' MacGuire	...	Sprimp Drummer

Storyline

A coming-of-age comedy about a young Sydney band trying to get a foothold in the competitive world of rock n' roll. After the band's first gig is a colossal failure, the lead singer takes it upon himself to go out and pursue the most successful rock manager in the country. Meanwhile the other members of the band continue to deal with the kind of every day life issues that can ultimately tear a band apart. It may be the dawn of a new millennium but it's still a long way to the top if you want to rock n' roll.

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Plot Keywords:

band | rock 'n' roll | australia | coming of age | sydney australia | 

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Taglines:

What if you finally got your big break and you just plain sucked?

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Genres:

Comedy | Music | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, drug use and language

Details

Official Sites:

Fox Searchlight

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2002 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Dias de Ensaio

Filming Locations:

Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,600 (USA) (18 July 2003)

Gross:

$20,600 (USA) (18 July 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Mystery Clock Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The motorcycle featured in 'Fun With Drugs 1' sequence is a 1981 750cc T140E Triumph Bonneville

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Goofs

The cigarette that Shad hands Freddy in the nightclub is almost fully burnt, yet when Freddy takes it is full.

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Crazy Credits

The main cast dances around Bruno's apartment to the Tom Jones song "Help Yourself".

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Soundtracks

"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)"
By AC/DC

User Reviews

Old plot updated with Aussie's and a great sound track

I liked this movie. The plot is as old as the hills, only it didn't end the way I guessed (and I like that). Also there is a twist that I didn't see coming. The movie tells the story of a band that starts before their first gig. There are the usual inner-band romances going on and the kooky over weight manager/roadie tossed in for fun (see "Rock Star" or "Still Crazy"). The have to raise $1200 at one point (insert usual odd ways they do that here). There is the usual big concert at the end. Blah Blah Blah. BUT I liked this movie. Why? The ending was real, the sound track is great (I'm 41 what can I say), there were some twists to the plot I didn't see coming and the even though it's a tired old plot, it's a tired old plot for a reason: It's a good one. 7/10