Bette Midler,
Alan Bates,
Frederic Forrest,
Harry Dean Stanton,
Barry Primus
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Bette Midler stars as Rose in this somber drama loosely based on the life of the late Janis Joplin. She plays an ill-fated singer who succumbs to the pressures of performing by indulging in drugs and ... read more
DVD Release Date: August 19, 2003
Stats: 426 reviews
Although this is another movie about a rock star, it's one of the best, it's more realistic and dramatic than others. Plus the songs are good too. I loved this movie, if you like rock movies you'll like it too.
This one has lost a little of it's allure down through the years but it's still a powerful performance from Bette Midler.
They say this was loosely based on Janis Joplins life but i dont see that. in fact i dont see any similarities at all except the psychadelic bouncing blobs of paint throbbing on the big screen behind her when she performs. What I did see however was a damn great fictional bio on ... read more
I was proud and elated that the filmmakers did not go down the easy route of showing a female rock-star slowly and painfully destroying herself with drugs. Though this was central to the narrative, almost no time was devoted to her downfall and that is what gave this movie it's ... read more
the tale an exhausted rock star who struggles with the constant pressures and the on going demands of her career as she turns to drugs, alcohol and a lover to try and cope with her hectic life. the film has been rumored to have been based loosely on the life of legendary rocker, ... read more
this movie is what made Bette Milder the Divine Ms. M. a star making role
this is the divine Ms. M at her best, this is the movie that made her a star.
Bette Midler's First movie is filled with raw power and energy of a worn down rock star in the 60's. The nuance of Midler's performance earner her an Academy Award Nomination, and to this day is one of the Academy's biggest mistakes. I have never seen a performance in this kind o... read more
I love the Rose Bette Midler kicks butt. Even if this movie is real old for some of you. It the heart of rock and roll drugs and sex. To me she reminds me of Janis Joplin. Bette can belt out those songs. I can watch this movie any time and never get board with it. Love it
Excellent movie! Bette Midler is great. This movie is an all time favorite. I can watch this over and over again.
"The Rose!!! The Rose!!!!"
through this movie i discovered my ability of patients...
it was long.... sad... and yet i couldn't turn it off.
this movie is
ONE OF THE REASONS I LOVE BETTE SO MUCH
Simply riveting, Bette Midler gives a volcanic, Oscar-nominated performance in this loose adaptation of the tragic life of singer Janis Joplin. Full Review
Powerful story, brilliant central performance
For rock fans, this is pretty sacred stuff. It has its emotional moments.
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