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Summary: Funny Movie
Review: This movie was great, it showed the excessive amounts of sponsorship which many bands deal with. (An example is Target's symbol made into pillows in a hotelroom.) I bought this because Parker Posey is my favorite actress and she did a great job as the "villainess" in this movie. There is a twist ending and the songs are great.
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Summary: The purrfect DVD for any sane teenage girl
Review: Thinking back to the good ole days with the Josie comics I thought, hey, why not check this out. I loved Josie and The Pussycats when it was a TV show, maybe this new version will fill the place a had for it in my heart.
Well...
It did! This movie is great for teenagers! It made me change my mind about all things trendy and "in". This take on society today, is a hilarious journey. From the first time I popped it into my DVD player until the end I nearly fell off my chair laughing.
Josie, Valerie, and Mel created their own band with their own original music. When they get discovered from out of the bowling alley to the big time, something seems fishy. In One week and they are number one and everyone loves them? Who knewn there record company was an evil one bent on taking over the world? Can they conquer MegaRecords, and will people like their real music with out the sublitale brain washing messages?
This movie not might be for everyone though; a lot of people I know who watched it hated it. But if your looking for a good teen movie that isn't full of sick jokes like other teen movies this is perfect. It's perfect if you ever thought of making your own band too.
I recommend this for anyone who is interested in music and people with their own unique personality they aren't afraid to hide. I hope you won't be disappointed; because I wasn't.
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Summary: Very Underrated
Review: This is an extremely underrated movie. Albeit I only watched it the first time around for Rachael Leigh Cook, but was surprised to find it to be en extremely funny, enjoyable movie. From the frighteningly good portrayal of a boy band in the opening sequence to the catchy Josie tunes, the music will keep you in tune and laughing uproariously. Unfortunately I think many people that watched the movie didn't get the jokes from the DuJour's Backdoor lover song and the advertising being literally everywhere (keep in mind they did not earn a single cent for any of the product placement). Highly recommended.
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Summary: Well done movie and DVD!
Review: I love this movie and probably have watched it over 5 times! The story is about three girls from Riverdale who dream of becoming rock stars. And when they finally get their chance and make their way to success, they also accidentally discover some surprising facts behind it all. I think the main reason I enjoyed this movie was that it contains so many cool rock music and some great scenes, like in the film they reveal the secrets why so many rock stars die in plane accidents or end up breaking up etc, which is perfectly combined with the storyline and I think was really great! Also, they did a very good job on the songs too, all of them rock! So after the movie you might want to get yourself a soundtrack as soon as possible. Most importantly, if you like the movie, you definitely can't miss the DVD. Not only the movie itself, the DVD also includes great special features like 'Behind the Scenes', the commentary & great music videos for 3 songs played in the movie. I highly recommend this one to anyone who fancy pop rock music and teen movies! You'll sure love it!
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Summary: A great and smart teen movie!
Review: I had never wanted to see this movie and finally caught it on cable one night. To my amazement, I loved it. Its a whole lot smarter and funnier than I had imagined it to be. When a boy band called DuJour begins to get wise to the record labels devious tricks, they disappear and the exec goes searching for the next big thing. What he finds is a garage band called "Josie and the Pussycats", a struggling girl group playing bowling alleys and malls. To their surprise, he makes them an overnight sensation and within one week, they are the number one band in the country. But is there something odd about this? Yes and the trouble begins when Josie begins to realize she is being brainwashed and their cd is also brainwashing millions of teenyboppers.This is a tongue in cheek view of popular pop groups and teen fashion and fads. The government and corportations are selling Big Macs, clothes and other "must haves" through subliminal messages and there is even an underground lab where every film star, cd and teen slang is created by corporate clones. From the Ronald McDonald infested bathroom to the kitty-eared headphones telling all teens to conform, its a perfect satire of the recording and fashion industries. Hilarious and not just for kids, Josie and the Pussycats almost makes you wonder just where all those lightning quick fads are coming from. Great!
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Summary: Very Funny
Review: I bought this movie because my sisters wanted to see it and I happen to LOVE Rosario Dawson (She's one of my 'I'll watch anything with her in it' actresses). From the second the band DuJour (who could have been thier own movie, much like MTV's 2Gether) appeared with the song 'Backdoor Lover' I knew this movie wasn't going to be what I expect. And I thought it did a good job of poking fun at the commercialisim of pop culture and having fun with it... without being completly stupid. It wasn't brilliant and neither were the characters, but it was a fun ride. And the fact that real logos were everywhere, that it wasn't made up companys that resemble A or B made it more hilarious. I mean I wanted to say... of course you're a trend pimp Josie, you have a Revlon room. The fact that the commercialisim wasn't hidden, but blatently obvious was a part of the joke. Tara Reid couldn't have been more brilliant, out of the entire band she proably fit her character the most. It was a great laugh, and I love watching and re-watching this film.
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Summary: Great Soundtrack, So-So Flick
Review: I am of the male gender and over the age of 21. So why, you may ask, would an adult man watch a DVD of "Josie and the Pussycats", a movie that is clearly pitched at thirteen-year-old girls? Let me explain. I have the soundtrack to the movie "That Thing You Do". Adam Schlesinger wrote the title tune. When I found out he co-produced the soundtrack to "Josie and the Pussycats" I decided to get that one too. I was impressed. It really rocks. Out of curiosity I decided to rent the DVD. "Josie and the Pussycats", the movie, is not an unheralded masterpiece, but it is a fun movie with some genuinely funny moments. My favorite is near the beginning when we're introduced to all the main characters. We meet Melody (Tara Reid as the very incarnation of the world's dumbest Dumb Blonde). Melody is very sweet. She stands by the side of the road and holds up a sign: "Honk if you love Hugs". We cut away and cut back. The sign now reads: "Honk if you love Rainbows". We cut away again and come back again. The sign is now partially obsured by a telephone pole. All we can make out is: "Honk if you love Pussy". A guy drives by and slams on his brakes, coming to a screeching halt. Another guy rear-ends the first guy. Soon there is a three car pile-up. Melody jumps out from behind the telephone pole. The sign reads in full: "Honk if you love Pussycats". Melody drops the sign and runs away. Very funny. The plot, or what there is of it, is a ridiculous concoction about a giant record company putting subliminal messages into pop songs to brainwash kids into becoming brand-addicted consumer junkies. Do we really need Hollywood to remind us that Pop Music and Big Media are in bed together to exploit the youth of America? Still, A for effort. Parker Posey, as the villainess behind the whole conspiracy, proves once again that she cannot act, and Alan Cumming, as her effeminate foot-soldier, proves once again that he can. Rachael Leigh Cook blends into the wallpaper as lead character Josie and Rosario Dawson is an utter washout as Val. The best thing about the movie is the songs and they are terrific, with Kay Hanley of "Letters to Cleo" pulling a Marni Nixon for Rachael Leigh Cook. Adolescent girls will give "Josie and the Pussycats" an A. Their mothers, who will take them to the theater to see it, will give it a B. I'd give this movie a C: not good, not bad, just mediocre.
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Summary: great comic adaptation
Review: this is coming from a 23-year old straight guy and lover of horror and action movies. this movie was absolutely fantastic. great performances, sexy leads, humor for young and old alike, and an innovative satire on the industry. this flick is good enough to buy. no one in this movie did a bad job. every performance was priceless.
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Summary: A great surprise...should become a cult classic
Review: I thought this movie would be a mindless piece of fluff, but it was creative and well acted. I didn't know that Parker Posey, who is dazzling in films such as Clockwatchers and the House of Yes, or Alan Cumming, who was great in Titus, were in this film, nor Seth Green as a Dujour member, as well as the guy who plays Turk on Scrubs, Donald Faison. I didn't expect the first ten minutes to be SO funny. I nearly spit out my gum. Just the idea of someone killing a boy band because they started to get wise to their manager's tricks was hilarious. The Target plane was silly and added so much to the rest of the films anti-consumer theme. After this, it got a little slower, so I thought, ok, the fun part is over and now it is a MTV music video for three cute girls. But it was more than that. It had a great plotline with the girls becomming rock starlets overnight, wondering about their success, expect the blonde girl who likes singing "If you are happy and you know it clap you hands" in the Mc Donald's shower. I also liked the goth punk kids who were slowly being controlled to like pop music. Oh and Parker Posey's big hooped mess of a dress and the flower thing that made noise when she moved. Reminded me a lot of Austin Powers or lesser known but good films like Monkeybone or Office Space. One more thing, I love Josie and the Pussycats. They are my favorite band. I also want a pair of Steve Madden shoes and Diet Coke with Lemon is the new Pepsi One.
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Summary: Get Over Your Macho Ego and Watch This
Review: I just want to tell all the guys out there to get over their macho egos. This is an excellent movie that has probably been rarely seen by anyone over the age of 13 or not of the female gender. Yeah so its marketed to that demographic, that doesn't mean its not a qaulity movie. I would just like to proclaim proudly that I am a 20 year old male and I enjoy this movie to no end. I remember hearing "3 Small Words" on TRL when the movie came out and liked it. But, like most people who aren't 13 year old girls I thought "I can't let anyone know that I like this". I just forgot about it until I happen to see it on a movie channel. I watched it for about 20 minutes and thought "this is actaully funny, smart, and entertaining." It didn't hurt that I was a fan of Rachael Leigh Cook, either. Then I remembered hearing "3 Small Words" and just as I did the studio scene arrived and I heard them play it and thought "there is no way I can live without this movie or soundtrack any longer." So without seeing the whole movie I went out and purchased the DVD and the Soundtrack. Yes, I braved the strange looks of the cashiers and never looked back. Upon seeing the whole movie and hearing the whole soundtrack, I was hooked and proceeded to watch and listen to them incessantly. Rachael, Rosario, and Tara turn in great performances and Alan Cumming steals the show as Wyatt Frame. Breckin, Alex, Donald, and Seth are hilarious as the boy band DuJour and Parker Posie plays the perfect arch-villian Fiona. This movie is laugh out loud funny and whip-smart with an intriguing and original plot. The only thing stopping you from enjoying this is your tough guy image. Its okay to admit you love this movie. I am proud to say that I do!
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