The Runaways: DVD Review
The Runaways
Rating: R16
Released by Sony Home Entertainment
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning leave their Twilight images
behind in this tale of hedonism, hard rocking and harmonies.
Set in the 70s it's the true life coming of age tale of Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, how their rock and roll lives collided and they blazed the trail for women in rawk music.
But while Jett was always determined to be a rock star, Currie
was more saddled with the problems of family life which seem to
cause conflict within her - and unleash her inner demons.
This film belongs to Fanning as drug addled Currie and Michael
Shannon as the maestro Kim Fowley who sees the potential of the
female band-it's their relationship with everyone else which
eclipses most of the film itself.
Punky and spunky, The Runaways is a hedonistic trip, fizzing with
energy and humanity.
Extras: Commentary with Joan Jett, KStew and
Dakota Fanning; featurette - nice touch on the commentary to keep
the interest going. Blu ray offers exactly the same.
Rating: 7/10
