Edward Furlong,
Giuseppe Andrews,
James DeBello,
Sam Huntington,
Lin Shaye
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Are you ready for the hottest band in the land? It's 1978 in Detroit, and pretty much any teenager who isn't a total wimp is totally stoked for the upcoming Kiss concert (as anyone who ever listened t... read more
Directed by: Adam Rifkin
Release Date: August 13, 1999
Keywords:
funny,
kiss fan,
rock city,
edward furlong,
detroit rock,
Detroit Rock City,
Edward Furlong ,
Gene Simmons ,
Shannon Tweed
DVD Release Date: December 21, 1999
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December 21, 2011Detroit Rock City is a pleasant little comedy film that focuses on a group of friends who are setting out on a road trip to go see their favorite band, Kiss. Though not an excellent comedy, Detroit Rock City is an accomplished effort as I thought the idea behind the plot was quit... read more
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July 24, 2011Mrs. Bruce: God forbid one day you have a son like you, Jeremiah. A boy who lies through his teeth, buys demonic records, and smokes the dope!
"They came. They saw. They rocked."
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May 26, 2009Something tells me that whoever directed this, must have been pretty stoned out of his mind. Especially if you look at some of the editing and directorial choices. It was just way too much at times, and very over the top. Apart from that little drawback, however, it's a pretty go... read more
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July 27, 2008Loved this back in the 90s and I still find it fun to watch 9 years after!
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November 29, 2006Really FUCKING funny and great memories of late 1970s at the start scenes when I was a 5 by remembering the old TV series, advertisements and more things.
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February 26, 2012Have you ever wondered "I love Dazed and Confused! Now if only I could see the ADD Nickelodeon director's cut"? Well here you go. Detroit Rock City's script is serviceable enough, but the direction is so misguided and spastic (a fun drinking game is to count the unnecessary uses ... read more
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June 24, 2008I honestly believe this was a good movie. Sure, it was really a cliche and there wasn't anything really substantial about it. Yet beyond that, the director offered the viewer a sincere story about a group of motely friends and their zany escapades. On this alone, I feel that the ... read more
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April 22, 2007Looking through those listed as fans of this movie, having been a teenager during the 70's doesn't seem to be a prerequiste to enjoy this movie. It certainly doesn't hurt, though! KISS Rocks!
Critic Reviews
December 22, 2010
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
November 24, 2009
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
What works for rocking and rolling all night (and partying every day) doesn't necessarily hold true for movies. Full Review
July 30, 2007
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
The movie isn't a trailblazer; it's an exuberantly trashy party, a comedy of lowdown defeats and triumphs. Full Review
June 23, 2002
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
sorely in need of the authenticity and easy humor of "Dazed and Confused," the 1994 Richard Linklater comedy it's obviously trying hard to imitate. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine
The notion of music's cultural definition for people isn't taken for granted by Detroit Rock City's makers. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com
A nice, respective try, but Detroit Rock City just misses the mark. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Shay Casey, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Look, that guy just got clocked by a telephone receiver. Twice. See? Funny! Full Review
January 1, 2000
Thom Bennett, Film Journal International
A wonderful, funny film that manages to strike a nice balance of John Hughes teen comedy and late-'70s period piece. Full Review
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