Mills Movie Madness review
Today's movie is: THE ROSE (1979)
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations
PLOT:
Bette Midler plays "Rose", an artist strikingly similar to Janis Joplin. The film follows Rose's career during her last tour. Her rock and roll lifestyle of Drugs, Sex, and Rock and Roll and constant touring lead her to an inevitable breakdown.
The story of the tragic life of a FICTONAL self destructive female rock star: the Rose, modeled after Janis Joplin.
Mills Rating: 9/10
Any fans of music, rock stars, self-destruction and life stories – then this is for you. I love this film for so many aspects, it has eye candy (Alan bates with that haircut and smile..nom, nom), beautiful and ever talented works of Bette Midler, similar traits to Janis Joplin (who I have related to and idolized for many years), amazing costumes, and a wonderful soundtrack. You would never have guessed that this is a fictional character, Bette plays so well that you want to go out and buy rose records and get a time machine to see a rose concert. I remember seeing this as a kid and loving this movie even though my mother constantly told me what was going to happen in the next 5 minutes and said how bad her character was. I loved the character of the Rose, and still do –some thing even remind me of some of the crazy things I have gotten into myself in my life. Unbelievable vocals, sassy wit, and sense of style, what’s to hate? Not even Britney or Paris was this wild and talented. Not many films make me cry, or leave me glued to the screen so much, and without any intermissions. This is defiantly on my favorite movie list. Must see if you haven’t seen it, if you love or hate the hippie era, and if you don’t like Bette – you will now. So there is no excuse for you not to go and see it!
If you like this film:
Try watching:
"La Bamba" (1987)
”Sid and Nancy” (1986)
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