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Detroit Rock City (1999)

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Release Date: August 13, 1999
Genre: Comedy, Teen
Running Time: 95 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language, drug use and sex-related content.
Director: Adam Rifkin
Writer: Carl V. Dupré
Cast: Robert Smith, Peter Criss, David Quane, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Lin Shaye, Melanie Lynskey, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Sam Huntington, Natasha Lyonne, Edward Furlong

First there was the bold buoyancy of Beach Blanket Bingo. Then there was the manic joy of A Hard Day's Night and later the explosive energy of Rock N Roll High School. Now, in the tradition of the innocently exuberant rock and roll comedy, comes a new salute to the rebel teenage spirit and the insatiable adolescent appetite for fun.

For years, the teenage rock comedy genre has lain mostly dormant. But Detroit Rock City Read more

Movie Review

Grade: F Kiss isn't exactly the best band in the world, but even if they were, Detroit Rock City would be anything but. The movie follows the exploits of four young fans determined to make it to a Kiss concert in Detroit, despite the fact that their tickets have been burned. Read the full movie review

User Comments & Reviews

umm, by princess,

December 25, 2007

are you kidding me, this is by far one of the best movies i have ever watched. its show the determination of fans to see there favorite band live. if you cant respect that, keep your opinion to yourself. the kids in this show, are doing kid things. thats how the real world is. where have you been living?

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