In the 1950s and 60s, Hollywood made a bazillion films geared towards teens and young adults. Most of them are, frankly, pretty poor...and they lack depth and good writing. However, surprisingly, I did like "Rock, Pretty Baby!"...and recommend it.
Jimmy (John Saxon) is a high school senior who is in a rock 'n roll band. But the guy has some problems. The first set of problems is his dad, the Doctor. Dad (Ed Platt) expects Jimmy to be a doctor one day and has little respect for Jimmy's music...and that's a problem since Jimmy needs an electric guitar and cannot afford one. Jimmy's girlfriend, Joan, is also a problem...and you'll just have to see the film to see what I mean.
I liked this film because the music is nice and the writing is excellent. Jimmy's family is NOT filled with cliched characters and you really care for and understand them. Well worth seeing...even if you are an old grouch like me!
Jimmy (John Saxon) is a high school senior who is in a rock 'n roll band. But the guy has some problems. The first set of problems is his dad, the Doctor. Dad (Ed Platt) expects Jimmy to be a doctor one day and has little respect for Jimmy's music...and that's a problem since Jimmy needs an electric guitar and cannot afford one. Jimmy's girlfriend, Joan, is also a problem...and you'll just have to see the film to see what I mean.
I liked this film because the music is nice and the writing is excellent. Jimmy's family is NOT filled with cliched characters and you really care for and understand them. Well worth seeing...even if you are an old grouch like me!