CBGB

CBGB

By Randall Miller

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2013-10-11
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 42min
  • Director: Randall Miller
  • Production Company: Rampart Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.428/10
6.428
From 166 Ratings

Description

CBGB looks at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal (Alan Rickman) in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

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  • Now that was fun!

    5
    By JohnnyRipe
    The main complaints I hear seem to be that this wasn't reverential enough to its subject or that it made fun of it. I love this music, I love these bands and these artists, and I thought it was great. If it made anyone seem silly, I saw it as a playful jab and never disrespectful. Also, I thought the musical sequences were amazing! Especially the guy they got to play David Byrne. And the Iggy Pop and Blondie "I Wanna Be Your Dog" sequence was very cool. The guys playing the Ramones were hilarious. Definitely my favorite portions of the movie (though I did miss their music; dang legal issues!). Despite what critics might say, if you love the story and history of the foundation of punk or CBGB I think you'd want to see this movie anyway. Personally, I had a great time.
  • I SO WANTED TO LIKE THIS....

    1
    By beach_dood
    Everything was oK BUT it just didn't make sense. The script was poorly written, makes me so bummed to write this 'cause the actors attached to this film are top notch.
  • Pretty Dumb

    2
    By thatkidjohnny
    It had good intentions but it fell short by about a mile and a quarter.
  • It was good movie

    5
    By Wonderwoman311
    I enjoyed it very much !!!!!!! To each is own.
  • No Ramones music?

    3
    By Johnman12
    Yes, a good movie but even though The Ramones were properly depicted in the movie, the producers were apparently unable to license any of their signature tunes, so they are shown playing some generic tunes which were too slow-tempo'd in my opinion. Other than that significant flaw, it was OK. But a movie about a music club without the music of it's most influential band is not going to get more than 3 stars.
  • So awful that it's depressing

    1
    By xanadu7
    The world deserved better. Only reprieve was Mickey Sumner's portrayal as Patti Smith, though her performance lacked the righteous indignation that Patti radiated.

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