Rock of Ages Movie Review
Rock of Ages is the perfect movie to watch if you want to dance, laugh and reminisce about the 80’s! This movie was so much fun to watch and left me wanting to go buy some Aqua Net and put on some leg warmers. With the knockout cast and epic songs from rock bands like, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, Twisted Sister and more, this is a must-see for all! Product received for review. Post contains affiliate links.
Rock of Ages Synposis:
“Rock of Ages” tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.
I had been looking forward to seeing this movie, but I had no idea that it was a musical. <— Duh. Obviously, I knew there would be music, but I didn’t know that the majority of the story would be told in music. When I first realized that I was a little disappointed. Well, shame on me! Turns out that it was awesome! I absolutely loved this movie!
Remember 80’s bangs? I certainly do!
Julianne Hough does an outstanding job at playing the small town girl, Sherrie. She is just so darn adorable and beyond talented. I knew she could dance from Dancing with the Stars, but she can sing and act, too! She meets her city boy, Drew, played by Diego Boneta. Together these two pursue their dreams to make it big. Of course, there’s tons of drama along the way.
Each one of the actors did such an impressive job in this film. They all did their own vocals, which just amazes me. When I watched the special features on the Blu-ray I learned that Tom Cruise actually spent months with a vocal coach to get him prepared for his role of Stacee Jaxx. It paid off because he sounded great! I recommend watching the bonus features, because it even shows Def Leppard watching him perform their hit Pour Some Sugar on Me. Even they were impressed!
I could go on and on about this movie, but my favorite part was probably the 80’s nostalgia. I was still pretty young during the 1980’s, but I have many memories. My attempt at the fashion like, leg warmers, neon colors, scrunchies and side ponytails, and the music – most of it will never get old for me. It brings back so many memories and just puts me in a good mood.
Own Rock of Ages on Blu-ray Combo Pack or Digital Download 10/9
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that i actually lived thru the 80’2 !
i liked the music of the 80’s
My favorite thing about the 80’s was the hair bands.
I remember the 80’s for the big hair.
would love to win this love anything to do with 80’s
music and big hair- love the 80’s
It has to be the music, like some of the songs of Eagles, Michael Jackson and Pat Benatar to name a few!
My favorite thing about the 80’s is the music and movies.
My favorite thing about the 80’s is the New Wave music.
Hair bands!
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL! Put another dime in the jukebox baby!
the crazy high hair styles
I loved rocking my crimped hair.
I loved the music in the 80’s
Thanks!
My favorite thing was I was in my 20’s
My favorite thing about the 80’s would be spending the summers on my grandparents farm! Carefree, good times! In general? The music!
The music of the 80’s is the best! I still listen to it!
I am a child of the 80’s!, would love to win this!
MTV it was awesome in the 80’s
I was a teenager with nothing to worry about except having fun! 🙂
My favorite thing was being a teenager in the 80’s
The music, of course, is my favorite thing about the 80’s!
i loved the music
The movies. They just don’t make them like they used to.
The movies were great!
The hair bands 🙂
big hair haha
My favorite thing from the 80’s is the “real” MTV with those great early music videos.
The hair my darling. And the movies
The music! I loved Big Hair bands and staying up late to watch Hairbangers Ball.
the music, U2, Depeche Mode, The Cure
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Big Hair and 80’s music was fun
I was about 30 years younger in the 80s!
The parachute pants.
My favorite thing is the music.
My favorite thing was living through it, hair, clothes, music.
While I was growing up in it, it was the music & the cartoons 🙂
I liked the bright colors and big hair
Big hair
The music! So many great bands from the 80’s!
now you would call it classic rock music
The music and dancing.
My favorite thing was the Hair Bands – love Poison, Motley Crue, KISS, etc.
80’s music
I was born in the 80s! 🙂
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I love all the bright colors of the 80’s
The big hair, lol!
adidas and original rap and pop music
The music
The music and movies
I love the punk rock part of the 80s-safety pins for earrings!, such fun!
i loved the flourescent colors
i like the music
My favorite things were the big hair, the clothes, and the hair bands! Sorry, I couldn’t pick just one thing!! I am an 80’s girl!
I love the music from the 80’s and the 90’s. Nothing compares to them at all.
I liked the music and the hair.
I was a teenager in the 80s and I loved the lack of responsibility (aka having my own kids). What I wouldn’t give to be able to sit around all weekend and play nintendo and drink soda while blasting some GnR!
My favorite thing about the 80’s is the music!!!
great music
neon clothes
My favorite thing from the 80s was the music.
lots of great music, not much else
The music. The best music evah!
The music in the 80s was amazing!
My favorite thing from the 80’s was the music!
My favorite thing was the 80’s music.
Nothing, but I am a big fan of Tom Cruise.
LEGWARMERS !!!
the music the clothes and the feathered hair styles….
the music
My favorite thing about the 80’s is the music. I still listen to music from the 80’s every day. Love it!!
As much as I hate to admit it, I do love a lot of the music
I love the music!!!!
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the dark blue jeans and big hair
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The movies! The Goonies, Poltergeist, E.T., Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Labyrinth, National Lampoons Vacation, my list could go on and on. I still watch these and now my kids do and we all love to watch them again and again 🙂
I love the music of the 80’s
Shoulder pads…so extreme! 🙂 Thank you.
i loved the whole flashdance look!
I love the clothes!
My favorite thing was the music and it still is my favorite today
I loved the new wave music. It’s still my favorite and I love the “First Wave” XM channel!
my favorite thing from the 80s was the music
I love all the hair bands
The music!
Legwarmers and scrunchies!
The music was the best of course.
I loved the TV Shows and the movies
I love the music
It was great because I graduated..
music,big hair
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The best thing about the 80’s was the music.
I loved the accessories- scrunchies and jelly bracelets
I was in my 30’s to 40’s.
My favorite thing about the 80’s was that I was out of high school.
tha clothes
Mine favorite thing of the 80’s were New Kids On The Block.They hit in 88 when I was 10.
I wasn’t alive yet.
I was born!
The music was my favorite thing about the 80’s.
The music!!
I love the 80″s because of the music!! Its the best!
My favorite thing was listening to Bat out of Hell, and driving down broadway along with everyone else.
The movies!
I love the music of the ’80’s.
My favorite thing about the 80’s is the music
My youth LOL!!!
My favorite thing about the 80’s….. I was born! 🙂
My favorite thing is without a doubt the music.
The music and movies of the ’80’s!
The music and movies.
My favorite thing about the 80’s is the music.