Few minutes into this movie I thought I was going to hate it. But it starts to get corny and doesn't take itself seriously at all and for some reason those elements make this movie work. That and if you watch it with the right audiences that know how to make the right comments with roasting included without disturbing and annoying everyone and laugh at the right parts. This movie is basically a musical with couple of popular rock music from the 80's thrown in. If you grew up during that era chances are your going to like this movie even more. If you don't like 80's music you might not enjoy this movie as much. Some critics complain about the music choices for this flick but I thought it fit in with the story pretty well with the lyrics and all. The acting in this movie is pretty darn corny without being awful but that is also one of the reason why this movie works because it knows which direction it wants to go and doesn't try to take itself seriously. Julianne Hough never stood out in movies for me until now, the girl has talent. I am not sure if she was being herself but she plays the cute and perky role really well as Sherrie. Wouldn't mind seeing her in other future roles. Now I didn't like Diego Boneta in the beginning but his character grows on you as the movie progresses. Never really liked Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin but they are actually likable in this. Tom Cruise doesn't really seem to be acting in his role despite his Axl Rose style attire. Maybe that is why he fit right into his roles and adds a bit of humor to it all. Catherine Zeta-Jones is also good as one of the main protester against rock and roll. If you like 80's music and can handle a bit of corniness and not take this movie seriously you just might have a good time with this.
6.5/10
6.5/10