Can't Stop the Music

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Can't Stop the Music

PG

1980

1h 58m

Musical

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In this fictional account of the Village People, fashion model Samantha Simpson (Valerie Perrine) helps her roommate, Jack Morrell (Steve Guttenberg), try to get a record deal. Morrell's demo isn't perfect, so Simpson searches New York for a proper group to sing the songs and finds a group made up of a police officer, a cowboy, a construction worker, a soldier, an Indian and a biker. They are primed for success, but complications arise when advertisers grow wary of their image.

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Alonso Duralde

The Advocate

04/05/2022

In the pantheon of so-bad-you-can’t-tear-away-your-eyes cinematic train wrecks, Can’t Stop the Music is absolutely a must-view.

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Variety Staff

Variety

12/08/2007

The Village People, along with ex-Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, have a long way to go in the acting stakes.

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Time Out

02/09/2006

A wretchedly sub-standard score from Jacques Morali and production numbers of exceptional tackiness round things off.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

07/30/2024

3/10

Carr and Woodward’s screenplay often feels like something produced by an overly self-important student aiming to be the voice of their generation.

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Jim Haynes

5th Freedom (Buffalo)

05/03/2023

Sometimes, one goes to a movie with very low expectations, but is agreeably surprised when he leaves feeling happy and exhilarated. Such was the case with Can't Stop the Music.

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Pat M. Kuras

Gay Community News (Boston)

05/12/2022

Can't Stop The Music is a bad, sloppy picture, but it’s a fun kind of bad.

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michael C.

@MichaelC2 Jul 29

Saw a premier of this with cast and filmmaker present in San Francisco. Unfortunately, the movie wasn’t very good.

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S.J. K

Dec 28

A terrible movie of the best kind. Tacky, dumb, but spectacularly so. Tries to be a 1930s screwball type of movie but lacks any of the wit or style. But the enthusiasm of the actors make up for it. Set your expectations low and you’ll have fun.

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Partly S

09/19/2024

This movie nicely bookends the end of the 1970s disco era, making it a classic. I saw it with my parents on our summer vacation when a teen, it was hilarious as they are quite conservative and this, of course, stars the Village People. Now, we watch and sing along to it every New Year's Eve. This is a musical, so judging the acting is pointless when it's celebrating song and dance. Can't Stop the Music is an uplifting disco fiesta.

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Devon B

01/22/2023

This was an absolute cringe fest of a film the good thing about this film was the atmospheric 80s visuals and the music. How was something like this even made? Barbera Rush and Bruce Jenner's in the film but not even they can make better. No just no no!!!!!!!!!!!! as the critic would say IT STINKS!!! oh and the main guy played by Steve Guttenberg can't act and comes off sounding more like a young child than a grown man every time he talks just wow!!!!!!!!!!

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08/16/2022

Bad - in every sense of the word

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11/14/2021

Easily one of the worst movies I've ever seen, but also funny in parts and the fashion is cheeky. The best characters are the fashion editor, her assistant, and the record label executive; they're performances keep the movie from being a total wash.

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Synopsis

In this fictional account of the Village People, fashion model Samantha Simpson (Valerie Perrine) helps her roommate, Jack Morrell (Steve Guttenberg), try to get a record deal. Morrell's demo isn't perfect, so Simpson searches New York for a proper group to sing the songs and finds a group made up of a police officer, a cowboy, a construction worker, a soldier, an Indian and a biker. They are primed for success, but complications arise when advertisers grow wary of their image.

Director: Nancy Walker
Producer: Allan Carr, Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo
Production Co: EMI Films Ltd.
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 1980, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2010
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Surround

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