The Runaways
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fembuckReview of The Runaways
So. Good.
First of all, Dakota Fanning is amazing. Always. In everything. I own Push because of her. Push! And she owns this movie. Yes, it is a little uncomfortable watching her strut around in like a corset and garter, and to see people taking pictures of her crotch, but Cherie was 15/16 when all this was going on so feeling uncomfortable is a good thing. But, back to Dakota. Stunning, magnificent, wonderful. The change you see Cherie go through is heart-breaking, but expertly portrayed.
Second of all, KStew. Now, ya'll know I've been tough on KStew since the whole Twilight thing started, and honestly, justifiable so because she sucks in those movies. This movie however reminded me why I used to like Kristen. It has to be said that she's no Dakota Fanning, she didn't blow me out of the water, but she was good here, and really quite charismatic and moving in some scenes. The scene where she freaks out in the recording studio was really good.
And now the thing everyone cares about ... The Joan/Cherie plot-line.
Now, it's a true story so we all know they don't end up together, but watching their friendship (with benefits) grow was one of the best parts of the movie. KStew and Dakota have great chemistry together! The first time Joan saw Cherie looking through the open door of the women's washroom in the club and their eyes make contact in the mirror before Cherie saunters by her = me hooked. The scenes with the two of them together on screen were always riveting to watch, and often tons of fun. Joan was such a protective big bear of Cherie, I loved it. Joan wins Ivy Tamwood Award for being a super-awesome sort of girlfriend to a troubled drama queen (though I have to say, Cherie is much, much, much more sympathetic than Rachel Morgan). The way Joan gazed at Cherie and always found a way to touch her/snuggle up with her = AWWWWWxinfinity plus one.
Seriously, I'm girl-crushing on KStew real hard right now, it's freaking me out.
Also, it has to be admitted that the kiss scene is hot. There's honestly not much to it because of the anti-groping laws KStew had to abide by (lol) but the way it's filmed is just *moans* I was beginning to think that KStew was incapable to displaying human emotions let alone anything that resembled romantic attraction, but I take it back. She was great. The scene where Cherie tries on the corset for the first time was also amazing. Joan looked like she wanted to eat her up with a spoon. Also, the scene in the plane washroom was way hotter than it had any right to be.
Michael Shannon was great as Kim Fowley. The music was awesome. And the parts with the formation of the band and their early career were just tons of fun to watch. Later shit got heavy, but it was the good, captivating type of heavy.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans, if you watch the movie tell me if you don't think Lita Ford is exactly what Clarisse would be like! Lita was kind of a dick, but she was hot and her Clarisse-ian attitude endeared her to me.
And now it's time for me to spend the afternoon listening to the soundtrack while marking *sob* God, I hate working.
So. Good.
First of all, Dakota Fanning is amazing. Always. In everything. I own Push because of her. Push! And she owns this movie. Yes, it is a little uncomfortable watching her strut around in like a corset and garter, and to see people taking pictures of her crotch, but Cherie was 15/16 when all this was going on so feeling uncomfortable is a good thing. But, back to Dakota. Stunning, magnificent, wonderful. The change you see Cherie go through is heart-breaking, but expertly portrayed.
Second of all, KStew. Now, ya'll know I've been tough on KStew since the whole Twilight thing started, and honestly, justifiable so because she sucks in those movies. This movie however reminded me why I used to like Kristen. It has to be said that she's no Dakota Fanning, she didn't blow me out of the water, but she was good here, and really quite charismatic and moving in some scenes. The scene where she freaks out in the recording studio was really good.
And now the thing everyone cares about ... The Joan/Cherie plot-line.
Now, it's a true story so we all know they don't end up together, but watching their friendship (with benefits) grow was one of the best parts of the movie. KStew and Dakota have great chemistry together! The first time Joan saw Cherie looking through the open door of the women's washroom in the club and their eyes make contact in the mirror before Cherie saunters by her = me hooked. The scenes with the two of them together on screen were always riveting to watch, and often tons of fun. Joan was such a protective big bear of Cherie, I loved it. Joan wins Ivy Tamwood Award for being a super-awesome sort of girlfriend to a troubled drama queen (though I have to say, Cherie is much, much, much more sympathetic than Rachel Morgan). The way Joan gazed at Cherie and always found a way to touch her/snuggle up with her = AWWWWWxinfinity plus one.
Seriously, I'm girl-crushing on KStew real hard right now, it's freaking me out.
Also, it has to be admitted that the kiss scene is hot. There's honestly not much to it because of the anti-groping laws KStew had to abide by (lol) but the way it's filmed is just *moans* I was beginning to think that KStew was incapable to displaying human emotions let alone anything that resembled romantic attraction, but I take it back. She was great. The scene where Cherie tries on the corset for the first time was also amazing. Joan looked like she wanted to eat her up with a spoon. Also, the scene in the plane washroom was way hotter than it had any right to be.
Michael Shannon was great as Kim Fowley. The music was awesome. And the parts with the formation of the band and their early career were just tons of fun to watch. Later shit got heavy, but it was the good, captivating type of heavy.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans, if you watch the movie tell me if you don't think Lita Ford is exactly what Clarisse would be like! Lita was kind of a dick, but she was hot and her Clarisse-ian attitude endeared her to me.
And now it's time for me to spend the afternoon listening to the soundtrack while marking *sob* God, I hate working.
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Date: 2010-03-22 01:30 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-22 01:44 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-22 01:46 am (UTC)lol, I wonder how many people had KStew ruined for them by Twilight? *sigh* At least with this role she should win some back. She was a sexy beast in this movie. I even liked the lip biting and dipped head thing that made me want to smack her silly as Bella.
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Date: 2010-03-22 01:47 am (UTC)I hope you don't have to travel too far! And, I can tell you that the movie is good so it wouldn't be a wasted trip.
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Date: 2010-03-22 02:51 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-22 03:27 am (UTC)Edit: You already have the soundtrack? I wanted it, but I thought it didn't come out until the 23rd.
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Date: 2010-03-22 03:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-22 05:26 pm (UTC):D
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Date: 2010-03-22 07:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-23 03:26 am (UTC)Yeah, the whole Twilight thing kinda ruined her for me as well but then I remember Panic Room and the fact that (with the proper cast) she can act so she stopped being annoyed and starts to be kinda hot.
I don't think they will release this movie on my city, sadly. But I'm pretty sure I'll get my hands on it at some point. KStew is not really my fav person right now though but your review give me hope. Besides Dakota. She was like the only good thing on that Heroes movie.
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:04 am (UTC)I LOVE "Dead End Justice". The parts where they're speaking to each other amidst the singing makes me squee so hard.
DakotaStew 4evah!
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:06 am (UTC)LOL, watching her L Word DVDs. She much more Butchy McFabulous in the movie though, and the Butchy McFabulous is what brings the sexy.
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-24 12:09 am (UTC)Edit: You already have the soundtrack? I wanted it, but I thought it didn't come out until the 23rd.
The internet is awesome, all bow down!
Soundtrack (http://www.mediafire.com/?mizamnlkyzw) link from
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:12 am (UTC)You will enjoy it once you see it though, so there's some silver lining.
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:14 am (UTC)I will squee with you. I should be going on Saturday.
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Date: 2010-03-24 12:14 am (UTC)Twilight really did ruin her. It's so long ago, but I actually remember hearing about Twilight because KStew was cast as Bella, and I thought "well, if it's got someone decent like Kristen in it, it can't be too bad". Oh lord, how wrong I was.
But I'm pretty sure I'll get my hands on it at some point.
The internet always provides, lol.
KStew is not really my fav person right now though but your review give me hope. Besides Dakota. She was like the only good thing on that Heroes movie.
Dakota is amazing, and yes she totally was the best thing about "Push". KStew is good in this too, she won't knock your socks off like Dakota does, but it made my distaste for her lessen, and made me find her kind of attractive again.
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Date: 2010-03-24 01:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-24 01:08 am (UTC)duh me. I just realized what movie is Push lol you mentioned it on the replies and I was "Push? mmmm I haven't saw that one" but it happens that on my country it was called Heroes. But yeah, agree. Dakota was great in that one. She really impressed me.
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Date: 2010-03-24 01:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-24 02:28 pm (UTC)This movie however reminded me why I used to like Kristen
Old Kristen is back, that means my crush on her will increase, a lot lol
PS: I've posted some things about both movies (Clash & Prince) in my LJ... well, actually I've posted all about Gemma Arterton roles in those movies lol
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Date: 2010-03-24 02:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-25 04:52 pm (UTC)too cute rite? DakotaStew <3
Glad to see another good review. I'm not sure when the movie will be screened in my country. Hope it's sooner rather than later, been waiting for this movie for so long (so ready to erase the image of BellaStew and replace it with JettStew!) Maybe the gods of the internetz would work some miracle soon~ ;)
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Date: 2010-03-27 03:50 pm (UTC)Hurry interweb gods, we need you to correct this grievous mistake!
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Date: 2010-04-08 12:20 pm (UTC)actually i think everyones better than edward xD
and omg i have to watch that movie...i dont know when it will be released here in germany and i wish i could watch it with the original voices im not a huge fan of synchronization(spelling?) cause it can make the movie/show worse...the emotions appear different maybe
and i have a thing for voices and KStew's voice is just so sexey