Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
Aliens land in the mythical town of "Speelburgh, U.S.A" searching for the source of rock & roll. What they find is a gang of teenagers, led by Dee Dee and Frankie, along with Frankie's posse/rock band, the Pack. The leader of the aliens takes a shine to Dee Dee and all sorts of trouble breaks out.
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I wanted to but couldn't!
it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
The title of this review does let you know pretty much exactly what you're in for.This is, despite many flaws, quite a lot of fun if you're in the right mood. Yes, the SFX are clunky, the jokes and visual gags misfire most of the time and the music is pretty weak. The music video with Pia and Jermaine Jackson has precisely no place in the movie's plot, so that's sort of a plus point in this reality.However, the sense of energy and fun, especially from Pia Zadora, keeps the nonsense ticking along and Michael Berryman's chainsaw maniac subplot is amusing. And you could cut yourself on Craig Sheffer's cheekbones.As Eighties sci-fi musicals go, 'The Apple' is easily far worse than this.
There are a few things wrong with this film,but that I won't detract from the score. The music in this film is a spectacular array of AOR and New wave,something you won't hear in a film's soundtrack nowadays. The fashion was very new wave,that's just fabulous,they dress better than people nowadays. However,the movie lacks a plot,storyline and is really spontaneous.Let's just put it this way,it's just one giant music video. I don't really know much of the people that were in this movie,but as far as Pia Zadora and Jermaine Jackson,I can say they have spectacular voices and,from this film and these two came one of my most favorite songs of the year,"When the rain begins to fall". A must see if you want to appreciate new wave fashion,and music,or if you're just a die-hard Jermaine Jackson fan,or Pia Zadora fan.
Plotless, goofy, lighthearted, audacious, uplifting, spirited - in short, the most fun movie I've watched in months! I don't even like musicals, but this one had me constantly tapping my feet on the floor. Pia Zadora's acting won't win any awards, but she's appropriately bright and perky here, plus a terrific singer. In its own terms, this film is damn close to perfect. If you have any nostalgic feelings about 80s music, this is a gift sent from heaven. (***1/2)
If anyone has questions about this movie please let me know, I was in it. I played the part of NPQR the Alien. I also co-wrote several songs for it.And yes, this movie is about as cheesy as you can get. It was supposed to be a spoof on 60's beach movies with some (then) modern twists to it. The bands featured in the movie are Rhema and Jimmy and the Mustangs, I was in Rhema. Pia was a delight to work with as was the whole crew and cast.