The Runaways

[fembuck]

Review 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.

Comments

[khase-fan09.livejournal.com]

Oh, God, I wanna see this movie so bad!!! But I have to wait until April 9. *sobs*

Seriously, the wait just might kill me.

[karatam.livejournal.com]

I hate that I have to wait to see this movie, but I'm really glad you enjoyed it (since I generally agree with all of your reviews)

Also, KStew and Dakota in interviews together = ADORABLE!! Like, KStew is normally incredibly awkward (as in, I couldn't watch interviews of her because of second hand embarrassment), but she's so relaxed when she's with Dakota that the two of them are just plain awesome :)

[onlyjustwhisper.livejournal.com]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS FILM. It's killing me! I've been spazzing about it for months and I still have to wait till April. I've been listening to the soundtrack on repeat :)

I'll be going in for Kristen, since she's my #1, but I like Dakota too, and DakotaStew? Equals hotness and awesomeness :)

I can't wait! Thanks for your review! And good luck with the marking :)

[wotchdisspace.livejournal.com]

I want this movie so bad! I don't know what the release date is for it in England though :(

Also also, agree with Lita being Clarisse, and the actress who plays her screams lesbian to me (there was a video of her where she showed you her trailer, and when she showed us her TV she was all, "I've been so obsessed with watching season 2 of the L word, and I'm about to start season 3!"). Definitely Clarisse :P

[fluorescent-20.livejournal.com]

God, I have to wait 'til August...

[lightbluenym.livejournal.com]

Damn it, now I want to see it. Like, more so than before... *grumbles & looks up show times*

[orange-creative.livejournal.com]

Speaking of interviews... this one is my favorite.

[billy-rose.livejournal.com]

Oh I am so unbelievably glad you loved that movie - I've been watching the music vid for Cherry Bomb nonstop for days (and I think I've gotten a crush on Kstew myself, heh)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfgSpPr_ZwM
^Cherry Bomb mv
I still can't believe that's actually Dakota singing in there - kind of mind blowing since it doesn't annoy the crap out of me
I couldn't stand dakota fanning when she was younger - don't ask why because I have no freaking clue why. I used to think it was because of Uptown girls, but I kinda like that movie now that I've seen it on tv...

[halfabubble.livejournal.com]

I have to wait about 20 days to see it! *wimpers*

Urgh God I've been dying for this movie since it was announced. And I always trust your opinions on movies so I'm glad to see you liked it :D :D

[ralphy137.livejournal.com]

Im so jealous. There isn't even a release date for the Uk yet. :(

[lostingeekdom.livejournal.com]

I meant to see it this weekend, but my damned back had other plans (effing hurts to move!!), so instead I spent the weekend trying to force myself to get through the Hollows book (let me know if you haven't read it yet). Still haven't finished it. If I was beginning to really dislike Rachel and Cock-Block in the last book, this time it's total, full-on rage and hatred. Ugh! I know your previous post had plenty of comments detailing the level of character assassination of Ivy, and relegating her and Jenks as also-ran's in this book just to favor Pierce. It's seriously hard to stomach. And Rachel makes me want to punch her in the face every damned scene. Every fucking damned scene she manages to piss me off. If it was KH's grand plan to stop the Ravy train, she's succeeded. Ivy is too good for that selfish cock-blocked Mary Sue.

I'm done with this series now. From so much promise, to so much fail!

[madndizzee.livejournal.com]

Guh... gotta get a copy of this movie stat.

[nlsuperstar.livejournal.com]

well this is going to be awkward...me and my mom are going to watch this together. greeat.

[wishing-wounds.livejournal.com]

Fuck. I already wanted to see this movie so much and I can't until I get back to Phoenix in four days.

Edit: You already have the soundtrack? I wanted it, but I thought it didn't come out until the 23rd.

[alex-davis11.livejournal.com]

Damn, I have to wait til August to see it... glad you loved it though :D

[novak_fan]

Seriously, I'm girl-crushing on KStew real hard right now, it's freaking me out.

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.

[mondoshawan555.livejournal.com]

I'm so ready to start fangirling this movie. Mighty gods of teh interwebs, please don't make us wait long. Whoever had the bright idea to not bring it here before the fall should be punished. I wonder is Cara and her agiels are free...