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Detroit Rock City Reviews

1999

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The year is 1978: the KISS Army is at the height of its powers. Enter card-carrying members Hawk (Furlong), Trip, Lex and Jam- four Detroit teenagers who will do anything to go to the KISS show. As we follow them through one day, we see the insane lengths these shaggy-haired young chaps will go to in order to see their favorite .. Read more

Starring	Edward Furlong, Natasha Lyonne, Melanie Lynskey, James DeBello
Director	Adam Rifkin
Genres	Comedy

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- It's 1978 and middle America is split in twain by disco fever and Kiss mania. Furlong (the cool one), Andrews (big... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
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- - 5
  - 0
  posibly the best film in the world
  
  this is a monumental life changing film since viewing this i have left my wife and children to persue a KISS tribute band. well not quite but it was excelent ... read more »
  
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  - martin frost
  - nottingham
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 09:37
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- - 0
  - 0
  A must for KISS/rock fans, worth a look for everyone.
  
  If you are a KISS fan or a rock fan in general you will absolutely love this movie, I couldn't help but smile and head bang all the way through (the ... read more »
  
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- 1028322
- - jcw360
  - 3 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 Aug 2011 at 15:02
- - 2
  - 0
  Great rock movie!
  
  I remember watching this movie a few years ago on a movie channel on sky, i loved it but couldnt remember what it was called for ages until i spotted it on here... read more »
  
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- - Buzzbop
  - 34 reviews
  - Holywell
  - 23 Oct 2009 at 12:57
- - 1
  - 0
  Back to my youth!
  
  This film made me remember how exciting my first rock concerts were! It captured every bit of intenstity & emotion i ever felt for my favourite rock bands ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Belfast, Antrim, N.Ireland
  - 14 Mar 2007 at 23:09
- - 0
  - 0
  Worth watching
  
  Enjoyed this a lot, worth watching
  
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  - South Wales
  - 26 Jan 2006 at 08:59
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  - 1
  rock n roll
  
  if you are a kiss fan
  
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- - a customer
  - rock city Medway
  - 25 Apr 2005 at 19:18
- - 5
  - 0
  posibly the best film in the world
  
  this is a monumental life changing film since viewing this i have left my wife and children to persue a KISS tribute band. well not quite but it was excelent ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 70980
- - martin frost
  - nottingham
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 09:37
View all members' reviews (6)

- - 5
  - 0
  posibly the best film in the world
  
  this is a monumental life changing film since viewing this i have left my wife and children to persue a KISS tribute band. well not quite but it was excelent ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 70980
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - martin frost
  - nottingham
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 09:37
- - 2
  - 0
  Great rock movie!
  
  I remember watching this movie a few years ago on a movie channel on sky, i loved it but couldnt remember what it was called for ages until i spotted it on here... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 824015
- - Buzzbop
  - 34 reviews
  - Holywell
  - 23 Oct 2009 at 12:57
- - 1
  - 0
  Back to my youth!
  
  This film made me remember how exciting my first rock concerts were! It captured every bit of intenstity & emotion i ever felt for my favourite rock bands ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 420325
- - a customer
  - Belfast, Antrim, N.Ireland
  - 14 Mar 2007 at 23:09
- - 1
  - 1
  rock n roll
  
  if you are a kiss fan
  
  RENT THIS MOVIE
  
  Report this review
- 96541
- - a customer
  - rock city Medway
  - 25 Apr 2005 at 19:18
- - 0
  - 0
  Worth watching
  
  Enjoyed this a lot, worth watching
  
  Report this review
- 198703
- - a customer
  - South Wales
  - 26 Jan 2006 at 08:59
- - 0
  - 0
  A must for KISS/rock fans, worth a look for everyone.
  
  If you are a KISS fan or a rock fan in general you will absolutely love this movie, I couldn't help but smile and head bang all the way through (the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1028322
- - jcw360
  - 3 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 Aug 2011 at 15:02

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Critics' reviews
- It's 1978 and middle America is split in twain by disco fever and Kiss mania. Furlong (the cool one), Andrews (big... read more on Time Out
- 43458
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- Sex, drugs and rock are all mixed together in a slight drama that is only likely to be enjoyed by Kiss's fans.
- 30311
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...The era's celebratory rock is expertly recreated, with lots of knowing in-jokes..."
- 7863
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Gonzo visual energy....Ear-splittingly loud and a helluva lotta fun..."
- 7864
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...DETROIT ROCK CITY takes on [Kiss] with affection and humor..."
- 7862
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  The year is 1978: the KISS Army is at the height of its powers. Enter card-carrying members Hawk (Furlong), Trip, Lex and Jam- four Detroit teenagers who will do anything to go to the KISS show. As we follow them through one day, we see the insane lengths these shaggy-haired young chaps will go to ...