DVD Movie Reviews

If you thought Kristen Stewart was a one trick pony (that being as Bella from the Twilight series), The Runaways will prove you wrong. Together with Dakota Fanning, both actresses turn in movie-stealing performances that all but ensures their careers in Hollywood in the long-term. Playing Cherie Currie (Fanning) and Joan Jett (Stewart), audiences are taken on a journey as we witness the birth of girl bands. During the ‘70s, The Runaways were the female rock ‘n’ roll band of their time, but their success wasn’t instant. Rehearsing in a disused caravan was a far cry away from the success (albeit short) that they would experience later on in their careers. This flick shows us how these girls forced their way into a male dominated music industry by having more attitude than anyone else in the business. But as is usually the case, rock ‘n’ roll goes hand in hand with sex and drugs. Not good!

Release Date: 24/11/2010

Rating: MA 15+

Stars: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon

Videology: Dakota Fanning was offered but turned down the role of Leslie in Bridge to Terabithia.

Competition: Like these titles: Nowhere Boy, New Moon