Detroit Rock City

In the 1970s there was no greater Rock band than Kiss, and this movie truthfully relays the total experience of what it was like growing up during that era. There are so many pop culture references through out the film its not possible to talk about them all, but I can say that since I lived through that time every thing that you see in the movie is completely authentic. Since Gene Simmons was one of the producers of the film you know that the Kiss side of the story would be as realistic as possible in the way it was back in 1978. Ultimately this is an old fashioned coming of age/road trip film that has one of the best soundtracks out there, with a nice mix of rock and roll, and dance music there's some thing for every one. Having tickets to see their favorite band, Kiss, in Detroit, four high school students must battle all kinds of obstacles including thugs, moms, and their own stupidity in order to see the greatest rock band in the world. The comedy that is laid out in this film is so well placed and set up that you have no problem accepting the situations that the boys get into. The music is also used to help set up the situations and once your in that frame of reference some of the jokes are even more funny. Edward Furlong is the leader of this band of young rockers, who most people will remember from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and he does a very good job as the hard ass of the group. With his characters leadership the boys are able to stay on track until they reach the final goal of seeing Kiss in concert.
This movie brings back so many memories that its hard to think that those times are so far gone, some of them feel like they were only yesterday. Well deserving to be in the class of other coming of age films like Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, this should be watched for the fun and happiness that it brings. So just sit back and remember the first time that you went to a concert with friends and how good you felt about it, this movie does that and more.