Back in the days before CGI in concert scenes, there were live audiences. This was filmed at the San Diego Sports Arena (not named that now, but more trivia - the movie Almost Famous was also filmed there). Anyways I was 19 & in the audience. They advertised for ppl to come there because Mick Jagger was 'supposed' going to be there: of course he was not, it was a ruse. Not told there was no food/water for 8 hrs! They were obviously too cheap to comp real extras, Jagger is a notorious cheapskate LOL. Funny there's a scene where an audience guy is 'rocking out' to the music; but it's not because the music was any good- we started to act out due to the cheesy music boredom & hunger LOL. Sorry Nick M. Is a good actor, but he was kinda overdoing the onstage rock persona. And not much chemistry between he & his son's character. Seeing this movie yrs later, it's not very good & the music was more 80s poppy not rock, but it does bring back memories!
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Sorry dad, you don't impress me much.
mark.waltz16 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Entertaining but very much a TV movie like feature film that takes the usual parent/child troubled relationship and switches the gender to focus on the father. The death of an old lover of Nick Mancuso's rock star, Chris Dalton (reminding me of Bruce Springsteen), leaves their illegitimate child (Byron Thames) in Mancuso's custody, and with them never having known about each other before, it's a rocky road for love and trust to grow.
The songs are pretty decent, light rock and nothing risqué or complicated, so those scenes of Mancuso performing on the road are highlights. The big scene where Thames is interviewed by the press and declares contempt for what his father does leads to a fantastic confrontation, a tamer version of the Joan/Faye, Christina/Diana "Because I'm Not One of Your Fans!" scene in "Mommie Dearest". The cameos of other rock stars in the film (Merry Clayton, Billy Preston) adds value for rock fans. A decent soaper for dads, and fortunately not weepy.
The songs are pretty decent, light rock and nothing risqué or complicated, so those scenes of Mancuso performing on the road are highlights. The big scene where Thames is interviewed by the press and declares contempt for what his father does leads to a fantastic confrontation, a tamer version of the Joan/Faye, Christina/Diana "Because I'm Not One of Your Fans!" scene in "Mommie Dearest". The cameos of other rock stars in the film (Merry Clayton, Billy Preston) adds value for rock fans. A decent soaper for dads, and fortunately not weepy.
Complete piece of "rock and roll" trash!
jackdonahue197230 December 2019
Probably THE worst rock and roll movie ever made. First off the music was not rock and roll, just chinsie mid 80s pop. The acting was mediocre and the story unbelievable. Even Mick Jaguar's writing and performances by Billy Preston and Merry Clayton could not save this embarrassing piece of trash. Worst of all, whoever mixed the sound should be barred from working on any future films as the audio was literally all over the place by a good 20 dB. Don't waste 88 minutes of your life trying to watch this cheap imitation of rock and roll!
Great Family Movie
kezzmatty10 September 2004
I loved the movie as a child and was very surprised to see that Mick Jagger had penned it - and although the story is not overly original, I am still impressed that he made the effort and had some success. I think that it would be a great film to sit down with my wife and my son to watch sometime.
The music is catchy and although it is a little outdated - it should still be appreciated by the youth of today with its simple rock beat and melodic choruses. I'll give it a go with my boy and see what he thinks! However, I thought he'd love 'Grease' but I caught him fast-forwarding through some of the slower songs in that - I figure that it is not as intense and as action-packed as 'The Rings' and 'Star Wars' Epochs that he enjoys so much.
The music is catchy and although it is a little outdated - it should still be appreciated by the youth of today with its simple rock beat and melodic choruses. I'll give it a go with my boy and see what he thinks! However, I thought he'd love 'Grease' but I caught him fast-forwarding through some of the slower songs in that - I figure that it is not as intense and as action-packed as 'The Rings' and 'Star Wars' Epochs that he enjoys so much.
A "Night" to remember....
Mister-69 October 1999
Though you may not be familiar with it, "Blame It on the Night" is a fairly well-told story about a rock star (Mancuso) who finds out he has an illegitimate son (Thames), a military school cadet, and how he tries every trick in the book to buy his love.
There are familiar elements in this movie: father and son trying to get to understand each other, father is obsessed with his work, son is distant at first, etc. But there is also an authentic air of a rock star being out on the road and what a nomadic life they lead and how the only true family they know is the band members the roadies and such.
Good music by Neeley, best remembered as Jesus in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar". In fact, the whole cast does well and by the end, you appreciate they went to all the trouble.
No "Blame" here: "Blame It on the Night" is great.
Eight stars. Family values rock!
There are familiar elements in this movie: father and son trying to get to understand each other, father is obsessed with his work, son is distant at first, etc. But there is also an authentic air of a rock star being out on the road and what a nomadic life they lead and how the only true family they know is the band members the roadies and such.
Good music by Neeley, best remembered as Jesus in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar". In fact, the whole cast does well and by the end, you appreciate they went to all the trouble.
No "Blame" here: "Blame It on the Night" is great.
Eight stars. Family values rock!
For me ... still great after close to 40 years
woodvillelite-15 October 2021
I was sitting back listening to the music, now 37 years after it was released and wondered if I ever rated this movie here .... I didnt.
Loved the cast, the movie, the music most of all. Mancuso was the draw for me ..... had met him a few times in Toronto so was watching things he had done. What was the mouth open OMG moment for me was who was singing for Nick's character ..... it was Ted Neeley. On top of loving Nick ... I seriously loved Ted more.
When Ted was touring with JCS I think I was the only one to bring BIOTN record, and press kit for him to sign.
Still love the movie long years later.
Just need to say ...... guy who rated it a "1" has only rated one movie on the system, this one, and that was in 2019. I bet he wasn't even thought of when it was made nor his parents either .. LOL.
Loved the cast, the movie, the music most of all. Mancuso was the draw for me ..... had met him a few times in Toronto so was watching things he had done. What was the mouth open OMG moment for me was who was singing for Nick's character ..... it was Ted Neeley. On top of loving Nick ... I seriously loved Ted more.
When Ted was touring with JCS I think I was the only one to bring BIOTN record, and press kit for him to sign.
Still love the movie long years later.
Just need to say ...... guy who rated it a "1" has only rated one movie on the system, this one, and that was in 2019. I bet he wasn't even thought of when it was made nor his parents either .. LOL.
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