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 | sydney australia | coming of age | 

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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

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 USA:

$20,600, 20 July 2003

Gross USA:

$32,500

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$716,888

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

Tired, Recycled Film-making.

"Garage Days" seems like an attempt to capitalize on a bunch of different genres by re-hashing them into a confused mess of film failure. Offering nothing new or fresh to the table, the film is un-entertaining and plods along at a predictable, ultra-flashy pace. The jubilent, carefree tone of the film is compromised here by weighty subject matter such as abortion and drug use. These "dramatic" elements of the film keep it from having a distinctive tone that engages the viewer when contrasted with the hyper active camera work, pointless interludes and predictable comedy. When all is said and done this is nothing more than a vanity piece trying to showcase cool clothing and little else. All of these combine to deliver an un-entertaining film experience. Pass on this one.