Friday, October 25, 2013

Not Fade Away 2012

Not Fade Away    Douglas is a senior in a New Jersey High school of the 60’s.  He becomes music obsessed after listening to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones as they are first coming upon the music scene.  He begins playing the drums in local bands with his buddies.  Over time, he decides to abandon going into the military and going to college.  He constantly fights with his gruff dad over his appearance, attitude and choices.  He finally catches a break for an audition with his band.
     David Chase is the creator of the Sopranos.  I liked the music and the soundtrack.  Gandolfini really captures the complaining dad role.  Douglas hopes to make a career out of the latest band.  Sure, it’s rock and roll and New Jersey but also wishing and hoping.  3* (This movie is OK)   

112 min, Drama directed by David Chase with John Magaro, James Gandolfini, Jack Huston, Will Brill, Dominique McElligott, Brahm Vaccarella, Gregory Perri, Bella Heathcote, Molly Price.

Note:  Blockbuster 3*, imdb 5.9 out of 10, 70% critic 42% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.

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