Movie Reviews for The Suburbans

The Suburbans

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Movie Reviews of The Suburbans

Movie Review: Ever wonder what happened to your favorite 80's band?
Summary: 3 Stars

Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Cate, a record company executive who comes up with the idea to revive an eighties one hit wonder pop group, The Suburbans, which basically imploded after suffering from the excesses that followed over night superstardom. This is met with reluctance from some of the members, but the more outspoken members drive what they see is a chance to see what they missed out on, believing that they can be successful. Donal Lardner Ward plays Danny, the quasi leader and lead guitarist who sees this as a sign relating his true path in life, especially since all of his post band ventures have failed. Tony Guma is Rory, the overweight balding drummer who sees this as an opportunity to cash in on the band to make some much needed money, as his poor financial decisions cost him all the money he made some twenty years prior of their one hit. Craig Beirko plays Mitch, the good looking lead singer who has never given up on being a rock star, and craves the fame they once had. Rounding out the band is the bass player Gil, played by Wil Farrell, who basically goes along with the rest of the guys, not really needing the money or fame, as he's finically secure, but doesn't want to let the guys down.

There were some funny moments in the movie, especially when old tensions and habits within the band begin to surface, but the humor is tempered with the relationship problems between Danny and Grace (Amy Brennemen). This tended to dilute the comedic elements and almost work against the overall humorous tone of the movie.

In one really, funny scene we see these middle-aged men try to recapture the look they once had, including hairstyles and wardrobe. Think Flock of Seagulls twenty years later and you'll get the picture.

I felt Will Farrell wasn't used as well as he could have been. He's extremely funny, and could have brought a lot more to the movie with a better part. Jennifer Love Hewitt certainly brightens up the movie, adding lots of eye candy, playing the driven record company executive with an ulterior motive for seeing The Suburbans reunite. I have to admit, I had a really hard time picturing Hewitt playing someone who remembers a band from 1981, especially when I check her bio and find out she was born in 1979.

The Suburbans started out on a strong note, but tended to trip on the subplots. A fun movie overall, but don't expect too much, and you won't be disappointed.

Look for appearances by Robert Loggia, Antonio "Huggy Bear" Fargas as a club owner, Ben Stiller and Jerry Stiller as record executives, Kurt Loder as himself, and Bridget Wilson as Rory's girlfriend.

Movie Review: It's not Funny, but there's something else about it
Summary: 3 Stars

But anyways, yes, I will say it, this movie was not that funny. I mean it's about as funny as being forced to do calculus for about 24 hours straight. So, if you're looking for a laugh, try Can't Hardly Wait.

However, they're are all sorts of underlying meanings in this movie. They're kind of hard to recognize, but they ARE there. And of course, Jennifer Love Hewitt is in it. And Will Ferrel. You gotta like Will Ferrel.

Basically, in the end, this movie ... in comedy, but for one of those meaningful things that when you sit down, you have to watch until the end, it's ... good. Unfortunately, this WAS supposed to be a comedy, so I give it a star for Love, another for the rest of the cast, and the last for the story. Would've done better, if it actually was supposed to be a meaningful movie, but it wasn't.

Movie Review: Better than "That Thing you Do"
Summary: 3 Stars

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Summary: 3 Stars

Movie Review: 2 stars for Jennifer!
Summary: 2 Stars