Prey for Rock & Roll

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Prey for Rock & Roll

R

Released Oct 17, 2003

1h 44m

Drama

Music

LGBTQ+

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"Prey for Rock & Roll," based on Cheri Lovedog's autobiographical stageplay, stars Gina Gershon as Jacki, a rocker who's hitting her "I'm still here" years and worrying that she may never make it big. Also starring Drea DeMatteo, Lori Petty, Shelly Cole, Marc Blucas, and Ivan Martin, the film marked the feature directing debut of veteran music supervisor Alex Steyermark. "Prey for Rock & Roll" had its world premiere at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and went on to play major festivals worldwide before a limited release in fall of 2003. Gershon sings all the film's songs (produced by Stephen Trask of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame), backed by an all-star band of women alt-rockers. A film ahead of its time, "Prey for Rock & Roll" was embraced by mainstream and alternative media alike, and immediately established itself as an LGBTQ touchstone film and a rock and roll cult classic.

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Critics Consensus

Gershon is a fierce rocker, but the plot is a cliche-filled melodrama.

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

Gershon is game, but she can't rock. As her fellow band members, however, Drea de Matteo is a goddess of cool and Lori Petty breaks your heart. Steven Trask's music is as much a plus here...

Aug 27, 2019

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Gary Dowell

Dallas Morning News

Aside from Ms. Gershon's performance (none of the other cast members actually played), there's little to elevate the music -- or the movie -- above clich.

Rated: C+

Dec 18, 2003

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Terry Lawson

Detroit Free Press

Played with the right combination of weariness and optimism by Gina Gershon, Jacki will be recognizable to any woman who has ever strapped on a guitar and plugged in, as well as to those of us who have encountered her.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 14, 2003

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

There are some musicians who claim fame doesn't interest them. Jacki, the central character in "Prey for Rock and Roll," isn't one of them. She wants to be rich, famous and adored. She wants to be a rock star.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 28, 2023

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David Reddish

Queerty

Prey For Rock & Roll celebrates all things awesome about the rockstar life, and with an unapologetically queer twist. Like other queer rock musicals Velvet Goldmine, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Runaways, make sure to play it at maximum volume

Rated: 3/4

Mar 20, 2022

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Jason Gorber

Film Scouts

Too bad the music sucks and the tale's flat as a board.

Rated: C-

Jun 21, 2007

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Steve D

The script isn't much but the cast is good and it seems to be a proper look and band life.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Un filme descafeinado con romances forzados, musica intrascendente, personajes encasillados... y de entre la bruma surge la figura eterea de Gina Gershon, ya madurita, pero energizada y muy sexosa. No me gusta hablar de lugares comunes, pero por ejemplo, I Wanna Be Your Dog de Iggy Pop ha fungido como soundtrack en al menos 13 ocasiones desde 1986, casi en el mismo contexto.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Gina Gershon. Enough said.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

This is easily my favorite movie. It gets depressing, but if you stick with it, the ending is well worth the ride. Plus you have the bonus of an excellent soundtrack!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

I get the impression this movie was written by a jaded wannabe rock star much like the one depicted in the film. There's so much negativity and so many pretentious, depressed characters that there's no possible way I could enjoy it. The only character I found remotely realistic or likeable was Animal, and he was not enough to save the rest of it. Waste of time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

I absolutely loved this movie. I always recommend this movie to the local bands I book and promote for. If you want to see what it truly means to be a musician, then this movie shows it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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"Prey for Rock & Roll," based on Cheri Lovedog's autobiographical stageplay, stars Gina Gershon as Jacki, a rocker who's hitting her "I'm still here" years and worrying that she may never make it big. Also starring Drea DeMatteo, Lori Petty, Shelly Cole, Marc Blucas, and Ivan Martin, the film marked the feature directing debut of veteran music supervisor Alex Steyermark. "Prey for Rock & Roll" had its world premiere at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and went on to play major festivals worldwide before a limited release in fall of 2003. Gershon sings all the film's songs (produced by Stephen Trask of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame), backed by an all-star band of women alt-rockers. A film ahead of its time, "Prey for Rock & Roll" was embraced by mainstream and alternative media alike, and immediately established itself as an LGBTQ touchstone film and a rock and roll cult classic.

Director: Alex Steyermark
Producer: Gina Resnick, Gina Gershon, Donovan Mannato
Screenwriter: Cheri Lovedog, Robin Whitehouse
Production Co: Prey LLC
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Music, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2003, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 24, 2024
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround

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