Gap between has beens draws closer

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2007)

A long line of people viewed a special screening of this feel good movie. If you want to revive that uplifting 80's checkerboard, big earring era, watch this guilt-free for a sit. We laughed through a good part of it, knowing that this was a playful nudge at musicians in the way of "Spinal Tap". The commercial machinations of success such as Britney, Christine, et al, is shown via parties and videos, with the added twist of sex and spirituality--nod to a common pop theme today. This movie may have been the perfect format for Hugh Grant; as his ever deepening crow's feet appear, his appeal bridges into a new era--whether of not he draws large sums of money, or if that matters to his fans, remains to be seen. Drew Barrymore seemed to shy away from...something. Maybe it was written into her character, or not... Although a pleasure to watch two musical eras meld, it's not a classic, but good for a smile out of the cinema.