Not Fade Away (2012)
Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 85
Fresh: 59 | Rotten: 26
Exuberant and bittersweet, Not Fade Away is a coming-of-age story set to a British Invasion beat that occasionally meanders but mostly charms.
Average Rating: 6.8/10
Critic Reviews: 31
Fresh: 21 | Rotten: 10
Exuberant and bittersweet, Not Fade Away is a coming-of-age story set to a British Invasion beat that occasionally meanders but mostly charms.
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A music-driven coming of age story set in 1960s suburbia.
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Cast
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John Magaro
Douglas -
Will Brill
Wells -
Jack Huston
Eugene, Gene -
Bella Heathcote
Grace, Grace Deitz -
James Gandolfini
Pat -
Molly Price
Antoinette -
Dominique McElligott
Joy Deitz -
Meg Guzulescu
Evelyn -
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Landers -
Brad Garrett
Jerry Ragovoy -
Christopher McDonald
Jack Deitz -
Lisa Lampanelli
Aunt Josie -
Brahm Vaccarella
Joe Patuto -
Gregory Perri
Skip -
Gerard Canonico
Schindewulf -
F. Michael Haynie
The Bloat -
Ken Forman
Vincent Lento -
Chris Bannow
Dave Smith -
Louis Mustillo
Uncle Johnny Vitelloni -
Mary Lou Mellace
Aunt Louise -
John Tormey
Uncle Paul -
Robert Funaro
Uncle Murf -
Samantha Ryan Maisano
Aunt Jean -
Anthony Giaimo
Uncle Beppy -
Meredith Forlenza
Cousin Carol -
Adam La Faci
Cousin Paul -
Katherine Bralower
Card Table Girl -
Rebecca Luker
Marti Deitz -
Justine Lupe
Candace -
Shannon Esper
Mo Falcone -
Marissa Ghavami
Meredith -
Natalie Marchelletta
Karen -
Lucie Pohl
Severine -
Alfie Stewart
Keith -
Dominic Sherwood
Mick -
Julia Garner
Girl in Car -
Randall Newsome
Mr. Gaunt -
Susan Knight
Mrs. Gaunt -
Audrey Lynn Weston
Lisa -
Lauren Culpepper
Patty -
Ryan Munzert
Jim DeSouza -
Mike Steinmetz
Dennis -
Jay Weinberg
Jazz Drummer -
Teddy Coluca
Dominic -
Charlie Plummer
Grace's Little Brother -
Graham Davie
Mike -
Julia Barrett Mitchell
Crying Girl -
John Mainieri
Angry Dad -
Taylor Young
Young Hippie -
Megan Hubbell
Girl Who Has to Pee -
Susan Duecker
Singing Girl -
Samantha Hahn
Singing Girl -
Devon Werden
Singing Girl -
Margaret Dorn
Jingle Singer -
Kyle Gordon
Jingle Singer -
Ula Hedwig
Jingle Singer -
Kevin Osborne
Jingle Singer -
Bob Bandiera
Jingle Guitarist -
Levi Wilson
Charlie Watts -
Allen Wilson-Myers II
Orlando -
Kevin Dorian
Biker -
Jordan Dean
Bob Cisco -
William L. Connell
Wells' Brother -
Madeline Rhodes
Doug's First Fan -
Brandon Thane Wilson
Guy at Wells' House -
Jeff Norris
Garage Operator -
Scarlett Thiele
Diane -
Stevie Lee Steel
Melissa
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All Critics (85) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (60) | Rotten (27) | DVD (3)
The movie is a psalm to those who, far from pursuing the path of the Rolling Stones, stayed trapped under a rock.
Top CriticThis film could have been -- should have been, even -- something special. But it's not.
The period details are spot-on and the soundtrack is great.
Yes, it's about rock and New Jersey, but it's also about getting a life going and dreaming, and that's timeless, classic stuff.
Well-observed but occasionally disjointed, it's a film that's more about thematic tone, sound and images than it is driven by plot.
There are plenty of laughs along with the melodrama as the band and its members struggle through young adulthood.
Hits notes you thought only Chase's primo Sopranos could reach.
David Chase, who created The Sopranos and brought James Gandolfini along with him to the movie world, can't recreate his HBO magic with this downbeat tribute to 1960s rock.
A gorgeous disc that affords audiences a second chance to catch up with David Chase's moving ode to dreams elapsed.
Sopranos creator David Chase returns to New Jersey, but his film loses its way
An exhilarating rush of keenly observant, sometimes barbed, occasionally funny and often poignant detail, and all of it feels right.
Unfortunately, Chase's failed group is no more interesting than one you or your friends might have played in.
Beautifully captures the impact of the British rock 'n' roll invasion on young teens in the suburbs (I was there). . .But even with accurate details, the film loses its way.
While it has a personal feel, the performances are a mixed bag and it too often resorts to nostalgic cliches, especially when the music isn't playing.
...a rollicking comedy about growing up and striking out
Not Fade Away is about the imperishable idea of youth and the promise of endless wide-open possibility. Time will always be on its side.
Not Fade Away is intimate, episodic and achingly poignant. It's also woefully insubstantial. Chase has created less of a dramatic narrative and more of an awkwardly paced, formulaic collage.
Good- although I think it would work better as a TV series. I wish there was a season 2.
I don't mean to belittle the memory of an entire decade, except when I do.
Because its more about intertwining themes than it is about obvious plot and conflict, it has melancholic energy. It revels in the mystery, appreciation, and ultimately creation of art-from a guy who was empowered and inspired by rock himself.
A wistful, bittersweet remembrance of the emerging '60s counterculture.
Not Fade Away is the greenest film of the new year, recycling '60s cliches with alacrity.
God save us from boomer nostalgia and its endless idealization of the '60s.
Rock & roll is salvation, rebellion, fun, sex, and the greatest middle finger ever extended by one generation at another. If you actually believe all of that, even a little bit, David Chase's far-from-perfect Not Fade Away is hard to dislike.
It's not a great film, but perhaps Chase is the victim of impossibly high expectations.
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