The Runaways (2010)

The Runaways (2010) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Alia Shawkat, Scout Taylor-Compton, Tatum O'Neal, Johnny Lewis, Brett Cullen, Stella Maeve

Director: Floria Sigismondi

Writer: Floria Sigismondi

Genre: Drama

Rating: R

Running Time: 107 min.

Advisory: for language, drug use and sexual content -- all involving teens

Synopsis: The film follows two friends, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. Joan and Cherie fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley, played by Michael Shannon, who turns the group into an outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its tough-chick image and raw talent, the band quickly earns a name for itself -- and so do its two leads: Joan is the band's pure rock' n' roll heart, while Cherie, with her Bowie-Bardot looks, is the sex kitten.

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  • Jan 24, 2011 07:39 pm

    Matt said: C

    Fairly mediocre, run of the mill bio-pic. Dakota Fanning proves she's amazing no matter how bad a screenplay, and Kristen Stewart looks exactly like a young Joan Jett.

  • Jun 01, 2011 02:29 pm

    Amanda said: B

    Incredibly stylish with some daring direction. However, defiantly light on the biopic aspect. Watch it for the look and the fantastic soundtrack because it doesn't really tell you anything about The Runaways themselves.

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