I liken this movie to Gramma's Boy. All the players are in place, except the big "star" that gives the movie the umph it needs recognition.
And this movie was missing Will Farrel for that umph. And I'm glad, because he would have ruined it.
The movie is the story of a fictional character, Dewey Cox. After a tragic accident beset his brother, Dewey grows up in a home with less than support. A chance meeting with some bluesmen in the grocery store sets him on his path.
The next hour and a half chronicles his life. His battles with drugs, his women, everything you imagine a rock star can get into.
After a bit, you notice a few similarities between his life and Johnny Cash, and Elvis, and Ray Charles...a little is borrowed from all.
John C Reilley is hilarious as Dewey. You'll recognize him as the Bake in Shake and Bake. The beautiful Jenna Fischer plays his second wife, and is great. In fact, alot of SNL alums come and go throughout the movie. Cameos of some music stars, comedic stars, it has them all
The costumes were great, very believable. The hair, just a real good job.
The script was average. Predictable, a bit of a surprise ending, but nothing too outrageous. There were a few jokes thrown in there that were filler, but really funny. All in all, they did a pretty good job.
Whoever wrote the songs though should be commended. Some very similar to hits, but catchy, and funny. But they did a great job. They lyrics are something you totally believe Dewey would come up with. To me, they were the best part of the movie.
The scene with the Beatles was hilarious. Tim Meadows was really good. A fun movie overall.
I'll give this movie 8 guitars out of 10
