Josie and the Pussycats
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Movie Reviews of Josie and the Pussycats
Movie Review: Don't you know these kitties rule?
Summary: 5 Stars
I already commented on the soundtrack so I won't say too much here except as it pertains to the DVD.1. The DVD commentary points out that the product placements were not paid for. It's a big misunderstanding that the producers made a lot of money to put a ton of product placements in the movie, when in fact they did not get a penny for it, but were only making fun of it being done so much in other movies.
2. The soundtrack liner notes point out that Kay Hanley does the vocals. No one is trying to hide anything.
3. The DVD has three deleted scenes, but only the second one is any good, and actually it is pretty good and should have been left in the movie.
4. The DVD was originally supposed to have "Footage Too Hot Too Handle" but never made it to the final pressing. Apparently there were some shots that would've given the movie an R-rating.
5. This movie is a lot like The Simpsons in that it pokes fun at everyone. When you realize no one is spared then everyone is paradoxically also in on the joke, except for those who force themselves outside of the joke and are too uptight to laugh at themselves. Watch it and have fun. Everyone I 'forced' to see it didn't really want to at first but freely admitted they liked it after the movie ended. One person even got a little upset when I stopped the movie halfway through the credits. I was sure he wouldn't want to bother seeing them but he did. A fun movie from beginning to end.
Oh yeah, the DVD extras are pretty good.
Movie Review: Awesome Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first seen this movie I didn't care for it too much, but that's because I didn't see this first 10 minutes of it. But when I seen it on TV, it got a little better and soon I found myself watching this movie everytime it came on and then eventually buying the dvd and cd. I'm Pussycat obsessed!! I make sure I watch this movie at least twice a week. I even find myself quoting Val, "You messed with the wrong Pussy!" LOL I love this movie. Tara Reid did a superb job of portraying Melody Valentine, and airheaded blonde. Rosario Dawson was really kewl as Valerie Brown, the street smart pussycat (I've only seen her on "Down To You" as the stoner girl, so this was nice seeing her in a real acting role). And finally, Rachael Leigh Cook was really kewl as Josie McCoy, the singer. I loved when she let the subliminal messages get to her and she told off Mel and Val. "What's the matter snuggle-bunny?? Realizing the world ain't all sunshine and rainbows?" and this one "Puppies grow into dogs, who get old and DIE!" LOL Oh this is gonna be a cult classic. And it really does make you think if record companies are brainwashing the youth of america with subliminal messages, because I know too many girls who act like the freaky fans.I also think Alan Cumming and Parker Posey did a great job being the villans of the flick. I'm used to Parker Posey being a [mean] person because of her character on "Dazed and Confused". Anyhoo, this movie is for everyone, young and old :)
Movie Review: Excellent Satire, Very Intelligent Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I never saw Josie and the Pussycats for the longest time--the previews made it look like one of the many teen, self-actualization movies where girls from Small-town, USA, beat the odds and achieve their dreams as rock-stars. Ugh. Oh, but how wrong was I and almost everyone else who chose not to see the film...
This film is a critique on modern music and the way everything has become corporate. But don't let the depth of this film turn you away if you're just looking for something entertaining. This movie has tons of that too. It's perhaps the funniest satire I've seen in years (Alan Cumming is the man), and you will know why this is during the opening scene of the film on the airplane. ("Take the Chevy to the Levy"--brilliant.)
Keep an eye out for all the product placement in the movie, too--the studio received exactly no compensation for them. It's all a part of the bigger joke, which I won't spoil here. (A joke that is RIDICULOUS in the extreme sense of the word, but you'll love the writers for it.)
Acting is great, pacing is excellent, music is awesome, and why are you still reading this review? Click "Add to Cart."
If you still have your doubts, go out and rent this film. (Be sure to get the PG-13 version of the film.) Believe me, though, that there's a really good chance that this will end up on your shelf before long.
Movie Review: The purrfect DVD for any sane teenage girl
Summary: 5 Stars
Thinking back to the good ole days with the Josie comics I thought, hey, why not check this out. I loved Josie and The Pussycats when it was a TV show, maybe this new version will fill the place a had for it in my heart.Well...
It did! This movie is great for teenagers! It made me change my mind about all things trendy and "in". This take on society today, is a hilarious journey. From the first time I popped it into my DVD player until the end I nearly fell off my chair laughing.
Josie, Valerie, and Mel created their own band with their own original music. When they get discovered from out of the bowling alley to the big time, something seems fishy. In One week and they are number one and everyone loves them? Who knewn there record company was an evil one bent on taking over the world? Can they conquer MegaRecords, and will people like their real music with out the sublitale brain washing messages?
This movie not might be for everyone though; a lot of people I know who watched it hated it. But if your looking for a good teen movie that isn't full of sick jokes like other teen movies this is perfect. It's perfect if you ever thought of making your own band too.
I recommend this for anyone who is interested in music and people with their own unique personality they aren't afraid to hide. I hope you won't be disappointed; because I wasn't.
Movie Review: A great and smart teen movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had never wanted to see this movie and finally caught it on cable one night. To my amazement, I loved it. Its a whole lot smarter and funnier than I had imagined it to be. When a boy band called DuJour begins to get wise to the record labels devious tricks, they disappear and the exec goes searching for the next big thing. What he finds is a garage band called "Josie and the Pussycats", a struggling girl group playing bowling alleys and malls. To their surprise, he makes them an overnight sensation and within one week, they are the number one band in the country. But is there something odd about this? Yes and the trouble begins when Josie begins to realize she is being brainwashed and their cd is also brainwashing millions of teenyboppers.This is a tongue in cheek view of popular pop groups and teen fashion and fads. The government and corportations are selling Big Macs, clothes and other "must haves" through subliminal messages and there is even an underground lab where every film star, cd and teen slang is created by corporate clones. From the Ronald McDonald infested bathroom to the kitty-eared headphones telling all teens to conform, its a perfect satire of the recording and fashion industries.
Hilarious and not just for kids, Josie and the Pussycats almost makes you wonder just where all those lightning quick fads are coming from. Great!