Hard to Hold
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Movie Reviews of Hard to Hold
Movie Review: Pure nostalgia
Summary: 3 Stars
The main value this movie has for me is the nostalgia. It sort of got lost in the shuffle, seeing as Prince came out with a similar rock-star-struggling-to-find-himself think a few months later, and he did it much better (remember a littel film called Purple Rain?). I remember staying up all night long calling into the local radio station to win tickets to the premier showing in our town. It was a fun event, and Rick and his music generally are just a huge part of my teen years. Yes, the script is very weak (Diane:"You know, I really, really, really, really...care about you." to drive the point home that she couldn't bring herself to say "I love you." C'mon, two reallys would have done it)and the director should have had his guild card revoked and had cut up pieces of celuloid shoved up his fingernails. I mean, yes Rick has a very cute tushy and I got a kick out of seeing it as much as the next person, but around the third time, I was like "c'mon, he's more than a cute butt!"
BUT... that having been said, this character was a nice departure from Dr. Noah Drake, his General Hospital alter ego. He CAN act, but this film just didn't give him much to work with unfortunately. If you want to see Rick flex his thesbian muscles, check out Silent Motive. He co-stars as a not-so-recovered cocaine addict, and is so convincing it's scary. But on the plus side for Hard To Hold, Rick looks really good throughout this movie, and the sound track is one of my favorite Rick Springfield records. I know it's not his favorite (he says it was written and recorded under the influence of a big case of Page 37 syndrome. You know, "this is what happens on page 37 of the script. Write a song to fit it") but it's still some really great work. The concert scenes are fun, too. I think it's worth it for Springfield fans, just so we can show our grandkids the rock star we had a crush on oh so many years ago.
Movie Review: campy, plotless, but so much fun!
Summary: 3 Stars
The acting is horrible, none of the characters are the least bit believable (no chemistry whatsoever) and as "star vehicle" for rick springfield it fails miserably - but the first third is so hilariously bad and misguided that I can't help but love this film (the last third is pretty great as well, I would advise everyone to just skip the middle part entirely) ... do you remember that scene in the video for "jessie's girl" when rick smashes his guitar into the bathroom mirror from several different angles and grimaces appropriately? if so, you'll love this movie too! I'm so happy this has made it to dvd, our vhs tape is almost worn out! (my sister and I watch it at least once a year)...Movie Review: HARD TO WATCH........
Summary: 3 Stars
No B.S. here folks,even Rick himself has admitted that this was a HUGE mistake..A weak script and tepid direction did nothing to challenge Rick to portray anything more than himself. The only cliche NOT used was a motorcycle....You've seen Sinatra, Presley and even Mellencamp play this part. All with varying degrees of success,you don't need to see it here. HOWEVER, the concert sequence at the end is solid,and while it does not save the film,it does serve to redeem Rick.Again,own it at your own risk...I would suggest pairing it with "AMERICAN ANTHEM" for a bad eighties flick double feature..The JIFFYPOP is on Me.....Movie Review: You would have had to have been there....and had to have loved Rick
Summary: 3 Stars
Hard to Hold is one of those "music movies" where you had to have been a teenager in 1984 and you had to have loved the star in order to get anything out of this film.
The story is pretty shallow and painfully drags on in places, and the leading lady was horribly miscast. Despite that, Ricks acting and the music carry it through and make it enjoyable for fans.
Movie Review: Hard to Hold
Summary: 3 Stars
Being a baby boomer, I was/am a Rick Springfield fan. It's a fun movie....not too serious. I especially enjoyed the music. It's a "chick flick" but should satisfy die hard Springfield fans. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the transaction was easy.