The Runaways

Name: The Runaways
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: March 19, 2010
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Michael Shannon

2010

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Apparition | Release Date: March 19, 2010 | R

Starring: Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Michael Shannon

Summary: 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 theThe 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. Written and directed by Floria Sigismondi, the film chronicles Joan and Cherie's tumultuous relationship on and off stage, as the band starts to break out. (Apparition)… Expand

Director: Floria Sigismondi

Genre(s): Drama, Music

Rating: R

Runtime: 106 min

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Michael Phillips

A rich and surprisingly old-fashioned musical biopic, The Runaways has neither the bloat nor the blather of your average Hollywood treatment of stars on the rise. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Much of The Runaways plays out in the key of dreary. But there's a flinty integrity in this movie's look at the rock grind, and Stewart and Fanning are intensely watchable. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Its interest comes from Shannon's fierce and sadistic training scenes as Kim Fowley, and from the intrinsic qualities of the performances by Stewart and Fanning, who bring more to their characters than the script provides. Read full review

A.O. Scott

The movie may be a little too tame in the end, but at its best it is just wild enough. Read full review

Kyle Smith

An entertaining but routine rock flick. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Ray Greene

Far from a perfect movie, but there are moments when it comes about as close to catching the visceral kick of the pre-iPod rock experience as any film I've ever seen. Read full review

Shawn Levy

A movie that tells -- or rather, circles -- the story of the band's formation and abortive career. Read full review

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KevinB

Apr 23, 2010

If you grew up in the 70's and listened to this music, then this is a must see.

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Jagged

May 19, 2014

I really enjoyed this. A wonderful surprise that was elevated by Kristen Stewart's superb performance as Joan Jett. Fanning also did a good job. Cool music.

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Daphne

Oct 18, 2010

This movie kicks ass and takes my favorite so far this year. The music is awesome, great performances by the cast and it makes me wanna be a rockstar! Watch this movie :O)

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

JohnB.

Mar 21, 2010

I was at the premeir at sxsw Austin with some stars in tow; enjoyed the movie yet some things were left hanging...the audience seemed to approve of it.

2 of 3 users found this helpful

AlejandroC.

Mar 22, 2010

Story was told so by the book and this movie might set a record for montages (1st time film director worked primarily as a music video director) I can't complain about actresses b/c they never seemed to be given a chance to act. Kristen seemed pretty cool as Joan Jett. I don't Story was told so by the book and this movie might set a record for montages (1st time film director worked primarily as a music video director) I can't complain about actresses b/c they never seemed to be given a chance to act. Kristen seemed pretty cool as Joan Jett. I don't know....maybe the Runaways story wasn't a movie? But I can't help but think that this in the hands of say, Paul Thomas Anderson would have had potential to be great.… Expand

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FreeJeff

Apr 16, 2010

I would only recommend this movie if you have a particular interest in the band or that era in rock history. Even on that level it's flat. Despite good acting performances, the screenplay is a tediously predictable "rise and fall of" cliche, and it's lacking the raw energy of the I would only recommend this movie if you have a particular interest in the band or that era in rock history. Even on that level it's flat. Despite good acting performances, the screenplay is a tediously predictable "rise and fall of" cliche, and it's lacking the raw energy of the music. Too bad, the subject matter deserves better.… Expand

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AdamT.

Mar 22, 2010

The Worst Movie I have ever seen. Horrible cast, And their music sucks. Kristen Stewart was not the right actress for this role. Her movies even suck.

2 of 3 users found this helpful

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