A lot of stuff in one
Added 9/14/2009
It's a nostalgia film for people who grew up then, it's a coming of age film for others, it's a KISS movie for some, it's a comedy for many, it's a drama for many others, it's a bunch of stuff in one film. The story is of a group of teenagers planning on going to see a KISS concert, but then something happens to the tickets. The film is about the adventure to seeing a KISS concert. It's like a realistic version of The Lord of the Rings or The Wizard of Oz. The characters go on a journey, and in this case, it's to see a KISS concert.
What's interesting is that all of the ideas on how to get to a KISS concert were ideas that were done. You could think of the craziest story on how someone got a KISS ticket, it probably happened. That's how much people wanted to see KISS. This film shows a lot more than just how big KISS were. The films heart is not just in KISS, but it's in ROCK MUSIC ITSELF! The incidental music used is a ton of classic rock tunes from the seventies. The one disappointment in that was only to the director, which he made a comment on.
The DVD has so many special features, you wouldn't believe that a single disc could be so jam packed. An extended version of one of the scenes, with alternate camera angles, how to play "Rock and Roll All Night," and the music video for a Donnas cover version of "Strutter" (one of the highlighting points for me). It includes a couple of documentaries on the film, and a lot more special features. However, the most special feature is the movie itself. This film is what KISS are all about. If you don't understand KISS, this is the real way to understand KISS. I haven't even had a chance to see them live yet, but this film really shows the way that fans felt about KISS, and these were fans who had never seen them live.
Overall, this movie is amazing, and although it seems more like a nostalgia film or a film as part of a culture (the KISS culture), it's a great film in general.
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Sam Huntington
Added 8/4/2009
Sam Huntington is the main reason I even purchased this movie. I knew nothing about it before hand, but I ended up ABSOLUTELY loving this movie. You don't have to like the band KISS to watch and/or enjoy it. It's a crazy movie. :D
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Awesome Dude
Added 3/27/2009
If you grew up in the 70's and liked rock music....this movie is all you!!! It mirrors the trials and tribulations of growing up as a wanna be rocker in the 70's. Love this movie!
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2.5 stars out of 4
Added 12/27/2008
The Bottom Line:
A fairly forgettable comedy, Detroit Rock City will most likely appeal to fans of KISS or 17 year-old boys; it's not a bad film, but if you're not in its target demographic you have little reason to see it.
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great flick
Added 7/24/2008
As long time member of the Kiss army my self and my two teenage boys got a kick out of this film. It was funny the music was great!!
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A lot of stuff in one
Added 9/14/2009
It's a nostalgia film for people who grew up then, it's a coming of age film for others, it's a KISS movie for some, it's a comedy for many, it's a drama for many others, it's a bunch of stuff in one film. The story is of a group of teenagers planning on going to see a KISS concert, but then something happens to the tickets. The film is about the adventure to seeing a KISS concert. It's like a realistic version of The Lord of the Rings or The Wizard of Oz. The characters go on a journey, and in this case, it's to see a KISS concert.
What's interesting is that all of the ideas on how to get to a KISS concert were ideas that were done. You could think of the craziest story on how someone got a KISS ticket, it probably happened. That's how much people wanted to see KISS. This film shows a lot more than just how big KISS were. The films heart is not just in KISS, but it's in ROCK MUSIC ITSELF! The incidental music used is a ton of classic rock tunes from the seventies. The one disappointment in that was only to the director, which he made a comment on.
The DVD has so many special features, you wouldn't believe that a single disc could be so jam packed. An extended version of one of the scenes, with alternate camera angles, how to play "Rock and Roll All Night," and the music video for a Donnas cover version of "Strutter" (one of the highlighting points for me). It includes a couple of documentaries on the film, and a lot more special features. However, the most special feature is the movie itself. This film is what KISS are all about. If you don't understand KISS, this is the real way to understand KISS. I haven't even had a chance to see them live yet, but this film really shows the way that fans felt about KISS, and these were fans who had never seen them live.
Overall, this movie is amazing, and although it seems more like a nostalgia film or a film as part of a culture (the KISS culture), it's a great film in general.
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Sam Huntington
Added 8/4/2009
Sam Huntington is the main reason I even purchased this movie. I knew nothing about it before hand, but I ended up ABSOLUTELY loving this movie. You don't have to like the band KISS to watch and/or enjoy it. It's a crazy movie. :D
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Awesome Dude
Added 3/27/2009
If you grew up in the 70's and liked rock music....this movie is all you!!! It mirrors the trials and tribulations of growing up as a wanna be rocker in the 70's. Love this movie!
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