That'll Be The Day

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Summary: Not exactly rock and roll
Review: Other than a brief, but tantalizing few scenes with Billy Fury, there isn't much charisma in the stars. I bought this dvd for the Billy Fury scenes. Billy is incredible. His image and performances are vital. Wish they'd had just footage of his performances as a bonus on the dvd. David Essex plays his role well, but the character is very unlikable. Ringo is excellent.

Rating:
Summary: Not exactly rock and roll
Review: Other than a brief, but tantalizing few scenes with Billy Fury, there isn't much charisma in the stars. I bought this dvd for the Billy Fury scenes. Billy is incredible. His image and performances are vital. Wish they'd had just footage of his performances as a bonus on the dvd. David Essex plays his role well, but the character is very unlikable. Ringo is excellent.

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Summary: Good Period Rock 'N' Roll Drama
Review: This film evokes the fifties rock 'n' roll period quite well, thank you. The film tells the story of a disaffected youth (David Essex) who runs away from the monotony of his "normal life" and it's inherent responsibilities. He finds himself working odd jobs at a seaside carnival where he befriends another kindred soul(Ringo Starr). Later, he gets his girlfriend pregnant and finds the responsibility of husband and father so overbearing when he hears the clarion call of rock 'n' roll. David Essex is quite excellent in the lead role, and the film is at pains not to portray his decisions as noble ones. What I don't get is that Essex's character is supposed to be a John Lennon type but I just don't see it. Ringo gives probably his best screen appearance, ever! It's the first time I've seen a film he's appeared in where you think he's in character and not an extension of his Beatles persona. It's also good to see Keith Moon in a nice little cameo. I'm still waiting for the film's sequel, "Stardust" to come out on DVD.

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Summary: A Glimpse Into What It Was Like .
Review: This is one of my favourite movies of all time! Even though
i am a female i too used to dream of pop stardom. Being a
huge Beatles fan & being around when gorgeous sexy David
Essex came on the scene this film especially appeals to me. This movie as with it's sequel "Stardust" is not about
anyone person in particular but loosely based on elements
of many. Ringo & David are both superb. If you care at all
about The British invasion & or England this movie is a must. This movie is about the humble beginnings of a
furture rock legend. It is also of a certain exciting time
period. These people working low paying jobs at the seaside would later become our heroes.

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Summary: Working-class British youth discovers sex in the 50's
Review: While this movie is generally considered a "Ringo Starr" vehicle, it's really the story of David Essex (the 70's hit "Rock On"), as a British youth who leaves home to work at a Holiday Camp (in the UK, the precursor to amusement parks). There he discovers the joy of bedding young ladies who he will probably never see again. Along the way he enounters Ringo as a 'Teddy Boy' who knows the ropes, until he's badly beaten for shucking the wrong customers. A great role for Ringo, who recalls his own youth working at Butlin's, one of the largest Holiday Camps. The end of this movie is very abrupt and somewhat unbelieveable. A pity, since for the most part it's a realistic, gritty look at a moment that probably happened to thousands of young men in Britain during the 50's. Supposedly this was the first of a two-part series based on Essex's character, but because this one has a Beatle in it, it has enjoyed some cult status, much like John Lennon's turn in "How I Won The War". In the end, it's for die-hard Ringo fans, or anyone interested in the life of a roustabout lad (admittedly a narrow focus).

Rating:
Summary: Working-class British youth discovers sex in the 50's
Review: While this movie is generally considered a "Ringo Starr" vehicle, it's really the story of David Essex (the 70's hit "Rock On"), as a British youth who leaves home to work at a Holiday Camp (in the UK, the precursor to amusement parks). There he discovers the joy of bedding young ladies who he will probably never see again. Along the way he enounters Ringo as a 'Teddy Boy' who knows the ropes, until he's badly beaten for shucking the wrong customers. A great role for Ringo, who recalls his own youth working at Butlin's, one of the largest Holiday Camps. The end of this movie is very abrupt and somewhat unbelieveable. A pity, since for the most part it's a realistic, gritty look at a moment that probably happened to thousands of young men in Britain during the 50's. Supposedly this was the first of a two-part series based on Essex's character, but because this one has a Beatle in it, it has enjoyed some cult status, much like John Lennon's turn in "How I Won The War". In the end, it's for die-hard Ringo fans, or anyone interested in the life of a roustabout lad (admittedly a narrow focus).