The Runaways

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The Runaways is a docudrama that highlights the formation of  the pioneer all girls band of the seventies, The Runaways. The film highlights the rock and roll punk vibe of the era channeling the influences of David Bowie and Led Zeppelin. Played by Kristen Stewart, Joan Jett is a determined up and coming rock star of the 70s while Cherie Currie, (played by Dakota Fanning) is a California girl with Brigette Bardot sex appeal and the face of a wild child. The film highlights the band's rise and fall; and gives a pretty realistic portrayal of the music industry back in the day and the challenges that Joan and Cherie face. Kristen Stewart actually does a credible job in this movie with a realistic portrayal of Joan. It's actuallly convinced me that she does have talent if its channeled properly. Dakota Fanning's performance also deserves applause. Although she is a personal favorite of mine, I can honestly say unbiased that she never disappoints. (Just take a look at her track record.) The film's hazy era appropriate style aspires to that of Almost Famous. It assumes that the audience already brings the knowledge of the era to the story, yet its form stays true to the memoir it tries to be and is an omen to the rockstars of that time.

7/10
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