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The Rose (1979)

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Average Rating: 6.8/10
Reviews Counted: 10
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Release Date: Nov 7, 1979 Wide

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Bette Midler stars as Rose in this somber drama loosely based on the life of the late Janis Joplin. She plays an ill-fated singer who succumbs to the pressures of performing by indulging in drugs and alcohol. Her sweetheart Dyer (Frederic Forrest) is the former chauffeur who naively tries to save her from self destruction, while her British manager Rudge (Alan Bates) is ultimately blamed for not preventing her inevitable fall. The story mirrors any one of a number of popular singers who have

R, 2 hr. 14 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Drama

Directed By: Mark Rydell

Written By: Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby

In Theaters: Nov 7, 1979 Wide

On DVD: Aug 19, 2003

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Critic Reviews for The Rose

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A very compelling performance by Midler bolsters this musical biopic

September 9, 2005 Comment

Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

Simply riveting, Bette Midler gives a volcanic, Oscar-nominated performance in this loose adaptation of the tragic life of singer Janis Joplin.

June 25, 2005 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Powerful story, brilliant central performance

November 8, 2004 Comment

Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

For rock fans, this is pretty sacred stuff. It has its emotional moments.

October 15, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

I was expecting a camp-fest, something I'm more than happy to watch. But I was totally unprepared for the emotional honesty and complexity of the film.

September 10, 2003 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Gil Jawetz

DVDTalk.com

Lenny by way of John Waters.

August 11, 2003 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

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Although this is another movie about a rock star, it's one of the best, it's more realistic and dramatic than others. Plus the songs are good too. I loved this movie, if you like rock movies you'll like it too.

September 6, 2010