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  • 2008
  • R
  • Vitagraph Films
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2008
  • R
  • Vitagraph Films
  • 1 h 32 m

Summary This captivating story captures the explosive and tumultuous life of Darby Crash, the seminal singer and songwriter of The Germs. Driven by drugs, music, and rebellion, The Germs became a vehicle that virtually launched punk rock in the United States. (Vision Films)

Directed By: Rodger Grossman

Written By: Michelle Baer Ghaffari, Rodger Grossman

  • 2008
  • R
  • Vitagraph Films
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2008
  • R
  • Vitagraph Films
  • 1 h 32 m

What We Do Is Secret

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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Summary This captivating story captures the explosive and tumultuous life of Darby Crash, the seminal singer and songwriter of The Germs. Driven by drugs, music, and rebellion, The Germs became a vehicle that virtually launched punk rock in the United States. (Vision Films)

Directed By: Rodger Grossman

Written By: Michelle Baer Ghaffari, Rodger Grossman

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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50% Positive
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44% Mixed
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6% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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44% Mixed
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Actor Shane West and writer-director Rodger Grossman have a clear, unwavering perspective on Crash that should entice curiosity seekers and old punks.
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The aptly-named Crash is played to a tee by West; in fact, his performance was so believable that he's currently on tour with the reformed Germs as the lead singer.
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One for the fans, even though writer-director Rodger Grossman and co-writer Michelle Baer Ghaffari labor mightily to spin it into something larger.
By Ty Burr FULL REVIEW
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The movie is exciting at times, moving at times, and watchable throughout, but fans of The Germs and L.A. punk may start to pine for what's missing around the time Michele Hicks shows up.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
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Despite a terrific performance from Shane West, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Crash, Secret is a chronology, not a biopic.
By Carrie Rickey FULL REVIEW
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An unsatisfying biopic.
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The worst kind of bastard adaptation, Secret subtracts without adding.
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Production Company Coalition Film, Foundation Films, Picture Machine, Red Rover Films, Rhino Films
Release Date Aug 8, 2008
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating R
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Awards

Philadelphia Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Prism Awards
• 1 Nomination

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