Kristen & Dakota Run Away With It

Rating: 9/10 (24 September 2010)

I must admit that I was not aware of the girl group, the Runaways, before hearing about this movie. However, I was very familiar with Joan Jett. The movie's two young stars are both excellent in their roles, and I can tell that Kristen especially nailed Jett. Dakota's portrayal of Cherie may have nailed it, but I am not in a position to know for sure. Kristen and Dakota are both child stars who are now beginning to make their names as adults (or close). Both clearly have the chops.
Stewart, a special favorite of mine, need not constantly be associated with the Twilight movies, as she is creating a body of work that far surpasses that type of role. It is time to stop being surprised when Kristen Stewart turns in a top-notch performance -- top-notch is now the norm for this talented actress.
The Runaways does suffer from a routine 'rock idol' script, and in my opinion, concentrates too heavily on the Cherie character. I'd have given Stewart more lines and screen time. Hence, my nine instead of ten stars.