Anytime he is not, well, the movie s not that bad. Except this time the jokes don t fade after the first half-hour and even get better. It s amazing how critics can disagree so vehemently on these films with comments ranging from garbage to you re missing the point. Admittedly, my brain jumped back and forth during the course of the tail as well. I loved the introduction of the boy band, but didn t care a lick about meeting the pussycats.
Many jokes fall flat while others emphatically hit the bullseye.
The music is only marginally more rockin than your typical corporate put together rock bands, yet some moments make you yearn to see this film as a full-blown musical. A little hypocritical if it s meant to build up the profits by retailing to teenagers with a PG-13 rating. Josie and the Pussycats is not going to make a lasting impression on anyone. Much like the bands they parody, its fast, breezy and colorful. It s not meant to be taken too seriously and will be whisked away from memory the minute the next live-action comic is advertised.