Rocked With Gina Gershon

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Summary: Rocked Really Does Rock
Review: I had the pleasure of watching all six episodes when they originally aired on IFC. It's a rare and enjoyable glimpse at Gina Gershon's real personality, and it will certainly keep you glued to your television. For an actress who is often cast in such dramatic roles, Gershon has wonderful comedic instinct. It shows the ups and downs of being on the road and trying to promote an independent film.

I've heard a lot of negative comments regarding the music and her singing. Keep in mind that most of the songs are from the movie Prey for Rock & Roll and were written by Cheri Lovedog. Sure, Gershon isn't the best singer in the world, but she's no worse than half the "professionals" there are stuck at the top of the pop charts at any given moment. Bottom line, Gershon is intelligent, sexy, and funnier than you could have ever imagined...you won't be disappointed with this dvd.

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Summary: This is a great movie... Gina is great.
Review: Look, I WAS NOT a Gina Gershon fan. I hardly knew who she was. I kind of watched this series on IFC just to see how bad it sucked. BUT it didn't suck. It rocked. Gina is a great singer, her band is great, she's super cool and super sexy.

After watching this, I found that I AM now a big Gina fan. Actually, I wish she'd come back on a another music tour, as I would go see her for sure.

She may be a B-movie actress, but she's an A rock star, especially given all the untalented "star" women in pop and rock.

Go Gina! Keep up the good work!

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Summary: Gina Rocks!
Review: Okay I've been a huge Gina Gershon fan for years (despite some stinkers like Showgirls) so when I saw this in the video store I had to pick it up. I had seen Prey for Rock and Roll, and was underwhelmed. I was however impressed with Gina's singing. Not for most people, but she was brave to go on tour after only being with the band for two weeks. The six episodes take us inside Gina's life as she prepares for her shows. From the first episode I was hooked. Gina has the kind of personality that you just can't help but love. She is not a pretentious Hollywood actress in anyway. She "keeps it real." Often humorous, as when we get a glimpse of her fans...who are very interesting to say the least. Gina really put her heart and soul into this movie but there are many setbacks. She doesn't let that stop her from having fun and singing her ass off.We meet some of her friends along the way (Lenny Kravitz,Chris Rock, etc.)and also get to know her band. Especially funny is the episode in San Francisco, where we see why one member of her band calls her LL Cool G (Lesbians Love Cool Gina). So check it out...you wont be disappointed...esp. if you love Ms. Gershon.

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Summary: Rocked is a Misnomer
Review: Well, how do I say it...this one is really pretty bad. It is vapid and the equivalence of watching the Anna Nicole Smith Show (though Gershon is significantly easier on the eyes) and Beverly Hills 91210. Yes it's that painful.

The concept sounded intriguing enough...makeshift band hits the road with sensual type actress playing stripped down edgy music. Gershon sets herself up by stating up front actresses turned rockers rarely comes out well and good. And thus we are announced of the train wreck coming long before you hear the rumble with ear close to the rail. That in and of itself doesn't sink the show...it's the same appeal that draws people in to the Anna Nicole show...the drama of an impending train wreck. What does sink the show is the lack of the proceedings to reach any level of significance or interest. It's plain dull. Even the San Francisco episode in which Gershon has a large female alternative lifestyle crowd due to her acting in a movie called "Bound" comes across simply as exploited, tawdry, and surfaced.

I want back the time I spent feeling like I needed to watch this DVD due to the rental price at Hollywood. Unless you are one of the crowd featured in the footage or like surface material trying way too hard to come off as hip cool and edgy rock...steer clear dear friends.
-- MMW