Garage Days

R

Released Jun 18, 2003

1 hr. 45 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

45%

53 Reviews

Tomatometer

61%

5,000+ Ratings

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In the Australian suburb of Newtown, Freddy (Kick Gurry) and his girlfriend, Tanya (Pia Miranda), are in a band with their friends Lucy (Chris Sadrinna) and Joe (Brett Stiller). While Freddy is passionate about music, the rest of the band -- including their bumbling manager, Bruno (Russell Dykstra) -- is less enthused. After they seek out big-time producer Shad Kern (Marton Csokas), the band's future looks promising, but bickering and straying lovers threaten to derail their success.

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Kimberley S

Love the movie, heard about it while looking for what else is Pia Miranda is in. After watching Looking for Alabrandi for the millionth time. Found it and watched it. Their "Pokie Machines" are killing live music sentiment was ahead of their time, and they were right. It is a very quirky and carefree film about young people in a band. And surprising twist that messes with your brain with the journey and conclusion of the love triangle. It does go a bit long for what it is. However it is a very fun movie to watch just to chill in your underwear. The characters had more drive, fun and grunge than most things in the movies these days. Would recommend. The only reason I'm giving this 3.5 instead of 4 is because I know I personally got extra enjoyment from the film because I am local to the area they are mostly filmed in, I did not know that was going to be the case going in. So I had that extra OMG THAT'S MY MEDICAL PRACTICE, OMG THAT'S MY LOCAL, OMG THATS THE BUILDING I.... So extra-ly highly recommended to those who live in Inner West Sydney.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/23

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camille l

Après quelques projets très ambitieux, Alex Proyas est retourné en Australie en 2002 pour un petit film très punk, "Garage Days". Cette histoire de groupe de rock amateur totalement faisandé qui tente tout de même de se sortir du marasme est magnifiée par la mise en scène d'un véritable visionnaire qui se fait plaisir avec tous les outils qu'il a en sa possession. Garage Days est souvent stupide, constamment bienfaisant, parfois un peu trop maniéré (Alex Proyas aime montrer qu'il sait faire des choses avec sa caméra) mais c'est un bol d'air frais dans une période très complexe pour tout le monde. Garage Days est drôle, très bien interprété (Kick Gurry & Pia Miranda sont excellents), et assez unique en son genre, si tant est qu'on n'ait pas vu SLC Punk!.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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chris f

In a time of expanding interest in indie film, Garage Days is an extremely quirky inclusion into the sphere of influence. The plot itself is a bit messy and silly, and the presentation is talented but also a bit grungy. But that's also part of the appeal. You're coming into a music dramedy of ragtag underdogs. It's meant to be grungy, messy, and quirky, and executes fantastically.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

plays like an Aussie version of 'the Commitments" or 'brassed off'

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Really just not a good film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

What's with the bad tomatometer score for this one? If you're a rock music fan- this movie is a must see!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Alex Proyas

Director

Kick Gurry

Freddy

Maya Stange

Kate

Pia Miranda

Tanya

Russell Dykstra

Bruno

Brett Stiller

Joe

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J. R. Jones

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This wacky Australian comedy about a struggling rock band is tolerable fun...

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Adam Nayman

eye WEEKLY

Proyas is relentless in his attempts to infuse the material with visual zip, and in doing so, he only exacerbates its flimsiness.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2003

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Geoff Pevere

Toronto Star

A movie of shopworn riffs and borrowed noise, dressed up with considerable surface polish and glam production values.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 18, 2003

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Spyder Darling

NY Rock

Despite plenty of drugs and a fair amount of sex, Garage Days asphyxiates from a lethal lack of rock'n roll.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 5, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Sep 1, 2005

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Paul Sherman

Boston Herald

Rated: 1/4

Jul 16, 2005

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Synopsis

In the Australian suburb of Newtown, Freddy (Kick Gurry) and his girlfriend, Tanya (Pia Miranda), are in a band with their friends Lucy (Chris Sadrinna) and Joe (Brett Stiller). While Freddy is passionate about music, the rest of the band -- including their bumbling manager, Bruno (Russell Dykstra) -- is less enthused. After they seek out big-time producer Shad Kern (Marton Csokas), the band's future looks promising, but bickering and straying lovers threaten to derail their success.

Director: Alex Proyas
Screenwriter: Alex Proyas, Dave Warner, Michael Udesky
Distributor: Fox
Production Co: Mystery Clock Cinema
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 18, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.6K
Sound Mix: Surround

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