Movies could rock but don't

Rating: Null/10 (23 October 2004)

I give this film a modest rating because around the time this film came out there was a bit of hype or revivalism surrounding eighties metal and "metal" and I feel that this movie could have been funny and hip but instead it's actually about the trials and tribulations of getting a job singing for Judas Preist. Doesn't anyone think this is funny?
You cant make a for-real drama out of a ridiculous hypothetical situation. When was the last time you looked in the paper: "Journey requires loud pompous rock vocalist. Must have big hair and innofensive tattoos"
"Iron Maiden wants a cool guy to tune their guitars for them and make interview appointments. Must be good at doing metal leads."
And so it could have been a version of Spinal Tap that was a biting and cool satire instead of a dreamy teenage movie.
While I'm at it, "Almost Famous" is dead serious as well. It's actually soft-focus melodrama instead of being remotely cool. Has none of the kick that the accompanying music has.
I can only hope that the Motley Crue motion picture has some of the zest and scope that these dumb movies lack.