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Rock of Ages
2012 123 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.8
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Director: Adam Shankman
🎭 Based on
«Rock of Ages»
Trailers
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Description
A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$38.52M
Worldwide:
$59.4M
Starring
Julianne Hough
Actor
Diego Boneta
Actor
Tom Cruise
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Rock of Ages is a divisive musical adaptation that relies on its nostalgic soundtrack and high-energy atmosphere to overcome a thin, cliché-ridden plot. While many viewers praise the star-studded supporting performances and the jukebox-style musical numbers, critics and audiences remain split on the leads' performances and the film's overall depth.
| Acting | Tom Cruise's transformative portrayal of the rock star Stacee Jaxx provides the film's most compelling and unexpectedly nuanced performance. | |
| Score | The soundtrack successfully revitalizes classic 80s rock anthems, making the musical numbers the primary driver of the film's entertainment value. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for relying heavily on predictable, formulaic romantic tropes and thin character development. | |
| Production | The film features a vibrant, vivid 80s aesthetic and staging that effectively captures the atmosphere of the era's legendary rock clubs. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead actors are polarized; some find Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta adequate for the genre, while others view their performances as weak or underwhelming compared to the veteran cast. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing divides viewers, with some finding the movie engaging and energetic, while others find the narrative progression boring or overly long. |