Cherry Bomb is an empty one

Clay 2021-12-25 08:01:12

Inspired by Cherie Currie's memoir, there is unfortunately no soul in the story. Under scrutiny of a microscope, the movie failed to show the vulnerability of 2 teenage girls; only pretty puppets were seen walking around sniffing glue then coke.

Depiction of Cherie Curry's family background and brought up was not-so-much necessary; not only does it have little significance to the story, the interaction of Cherie and her sister and father also made a weak tipping point for her breakaway from the band.

But Sex and Drugs and Rock'n Roll along with young good-looking girls complimented with the MV-ish cinematography, who should take the story that seriously?!

*Quite like Kristen Stewart continued to be her awkward self in the movie
**Reminds me so much of the infamous Girl Power group "Shampoo"

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  • Kaitlin 2022-03-28 09:01:06

    i love this movie~dakota fanning is really a cool actress! drug sex and teenage make me crazy~ yeah in my heart i am truely not a good girl!

  • Darien 2021-12-25 08:01:12

    It’s a little flat, it feels very empty, and the aura is not enough. KS’s appearance is very handsome and the song is good.

The Runaways quotes

  • Marie Currie: You know how many new bands think they're gonna make it?

    Cherie Currie: Kim thinks we got a real shot.

    Marie Currie: Kim Fowley? That guy's a total creep. Seriously, I heard he has a coat made out of dog fur.

    Cherie Currie: Well, excuse me if I don't wanna work at the Pup 'n' Fries for the rest of my life.

  • Cherie's Mom: Places everybody! Places! Come quickly, I have the most wonderful news!

    Marie Currie: What's all the commotion about?

    Cherie's Mom: Well, we're moving to Indonesia!

    Marie Currie: What? What do you mean?

    Cherie Currie: What do you mean, "we"?

    Marie Currie: You're leaving? You're leaving us?

    Cherie's Mom: No. No. Nobody's leaving anybody! We're a family. We'll always be a family. This is just something that we have to do right now.

    Cherie Currie: Why?

    Cherie's Mom: Wolfgang and I are getting married and, and he lives in Indonesia. You girls are welcome to come along. I've spoken to your father and he says you're more than welcome to stay with him at Aunt Evie's.

    Cherie Currie: Well, where exactly are we gonna sleep at Aunt Evie's?

    Cherie's Mom: He bought you a brand new sleeper sofa. Top of the line! It's really not that bad.

    Cherie Currie: Why can't we at least just stay here?

    Cherie's Mom: Because you're 15 years old. Just calm down. This is a transition, not a tragedy. We're all gonna be fine!

    Cherie Currie: Stop saying "we". There's obviously no "we" there's a "you". There hasn't been a "we" since you kicked Dad out for leaving water rings on the furniture!

    Cherie's Mom: Don't be so dramatic, Cherie.

    Cherie Currie: Oh, coming from the actress. Places, places everyone!