*May contain Spoilers* I thought this film was awesome! Joan Jett was fine and very convincing as far as her character was concerned. Michael J Fox was phenomenal as usual, although if a person would rather see him in a comedic role, I wouldn't stick this film at the top of the list. It seems odd to me that some people would find his bad-ass-rocker role a hard one to believe. After all, he was in a couple of garage bands, and he does really play the guitar (will his talents ever cease?).
The movie showed how one person can be exposed to two very different worlds, and not have to reject one to be a part of the other. Joe (Fox) did this well, where as Patti (Jett) came around at the end. Going from jam-packed, smoke filled bars to the very plain, stereotypically 80's parents house isn't always an easy transaction, but the actors pulled it off beautifully.
The dying scene with Patti and her mother was touching, as well as the closeness of the two siblings. Neither one did seem to be able to hold a grudge against anyone. Everyone was very level headed and forgetful of the past.
Over all, I'd say that people should definitely read into the fact that it's a DRAMA, and I'd almost have to say that this movie could be labeled under "chick flick", and not very many "chicks " are into this kind of movie. This is why (I'm guessing!!) this movie isn't all to popular. I LOVED IT!
The movie showed how one person can be exposed to two very different worlds, and not have to reject one to be a part of the other. Joe (Fox) did this well, where as Patti (Jett) came around at the end. Going from jam-packed, smoke filled bars to the very plain, stereotypically 80's parents house isn't always an easy transaction, but the actors pulled it off beautifully.
The dying scene with Patti and her mother was touching, as well as the closeness of the two siblings. Neither one did seem to be able to hold a grudge against anyone. Everyone was very level headed and forgetful of the past.
Over all, I'd say that people should definitely read into the fact that it's a DRAMA, and I'd almost have to say that this movie could be labeled under "chick flick", and not very many "chicks " are into this kind of movie. This is why (I'm guessing!!) this movie isn't all to popular. I LOVED IT!