'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
10-04-12, 11:19 AM
#151
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
Yep. It was actually written by the Bee Gees (I guess to keep the SNF connection to Travolta going) but sung by Frankie Valli (again, I guess to link it to the 1950s time period). The famous song done by Travolta and Newton-John was also concocted for the movie. Oh, and Sandy wasn't Australian either. 
you mean 'Sandy' (the song)? I missed that song when I recently saw a production of the play at the Olney Theater - which seemed to suggest that there was even more dancing in the stage version than the film - just watching the stage version made me exhausted.
10-04-12, 12:57 PM
#152
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
The following songs, IIRC, don't exist in the stage musical: "Hopelessly Devoted To You", "Grease", "You're The One That I Want", and "Sandy". One trip to Google could clear this up for sure, but I know those four are out.
There are a bunch of songs from the stage musical that were cut out of the movie, and several feature songs were relegated to background music -- songs playing on radios, jukeboxes, Sha Na Na, etc. -- like "Freddy My Love" and "Those Magic Changes".
There are a bunch of songs from the stage musical that were cut out of the movie, and several feature songs were relegated to background music -- songs playing on radios, jukeboxes, Sha Na Na, etc. -- like "Freddy My Love" and "Those Magic Changes".
10-04-12, 02:13 PM
#153
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
I've seen the stage musical 4 times (3 on Broadway, 1 in Pittsburgh). One of the most enjoyable shows I've ever seen and it truly is an experience. (The little "lighters" they gave out were awesome. Some of my nieces' favorite toys. haha) At the first show I saw, a Saturday night preview on BW just days before opening, the crowd was so raucous and rollicking, that I can't imagine anyone not walking out of there smiling.
Ever since I heard they were making it in to a movie, I had my doubts and the moment Cruise's name was brought up, I was definitely out for sure. I imagine quite a few people walked out of theaters not smiling.
I'm not even sure that when this is a Red Box pick that I will watch it. Though, that might just be the best way to do so. We'll see. But the stage version is epic!
Ever since I heard they were making it in to a movie, I had my doubts and the moment Cruise's name was brought up, I was definitely out for sure. I imagine quite a few people walked out of theaters not smiling.
I'm not even sure that when this is a Red Box pick that I will watch it. Though, that might just be the best way to do so. We'll see. But the stage version is epic!
10-04-12, 04:13 PM
#154
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
Yep. It was actually written by the Bee Gees (I guess to keep the SNF connection to Travolta going) but sung by Frankie Valli (again, I guess to link it to the 1950s time period). The famous song done by Travolta and Newton-John was also concocted for the movie. Oh, and Sandy wasn't Australian either.
I've seen the stage musical 4 times (3 on Broadway, 1 in Pittsburgh). One of the most enjoyable shows I've ever seen and it truly is an experience. (The little "lighters" they gave out were awesome. Some of my nieces' favorite toys. haha) At the first show I saw, a Saturday night preview on BW just days before opening, the crowd was so raucous and rollicking, that I can't imagine anyone not walking out of there smiling.
Ever since I heard they were making it in to a movie, I had my doubts and the moment Cruise's name was brought up, I was definitely out for sure. I imagine quite a few people walked out of theaters not smiling.
I'm not even sure that when this is a Red Box pick that I will watch it. Though, that might just be the best way to do so. We'll see. But the stage version is epic!
Ever since I heard they were making it in to a movie, I had my doubts and the moment Cruise's name was brought up, I was definitely out for sure. I imagine quite a few people walked out of theaters not smiling.
I'm not even sure that when this is a Red Box pick that I will watch it. Though, that might just be the best way to do so. We'll see. But the stage version is epic!
10-04-12, 05:27 PM
#155
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
true, but Stacie Jaxx the character is really more of a shit (in the stage version) than Cruise portrayed him to be (in the film version)
10-04-12, 05:34 PM
#156
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
Is that Cruise's fault? He's not written as a shit in the script. I blame Shankman and the team that adapted it to film.
10-04-12, 05:36 PM
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10-04-12, 07:05 PM
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
Cruise was the only good part of the movie.
04-01-13, 06:05 PM
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Re: 'Rock of Ages' (2012) [with Cruise, Baldwin, Brand]
Godawful. Some of my favorite 80s songs completely ruined by bland, soulless performances. Mamma Mia proved that this genre can work if done correctly.
