Average Rating: 6.8/10
Reviews Counted: 10
Fresh: 8 | Rotten: 2
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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
Nov 7, 1979 Wide
Aug 19, 2003
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A very compelling performance by Midler bolsters this musical biopic
Simply riveting, Bette Midler gives a volcanic, Oscar-nominated performance in this loose adaptation of the tragic life of singer Janis Joplin.
Powerful story, brilliant central performance
For rock fans, this is pretty sacred stuff. It has its emotional moments.
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.
Lenny by way of John Waters.
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, 2010Super Reviewer
This one has lost a little of it's allure down through the years but it's still a powerful performance from Bette Midler.
January 18, 2009
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