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Roadie

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Nice-guy trucker Travis W. Redfish (Meat Loaf) wants to win the heart of Lola Bouilliabase (Kaki Hunter), a roadie and rock 'n' roll fan, so he goes on tour with all sorts of musical acts to be near her. Despite Travis earning cult-star status himself for his roadie skills, Lola still lusts after Alice Cooper (Alice Cooper), the biggest rock star in the world. With a chance to meet Cooper on the horizon, Travis must choose whether to follow his heart or go back to the simple life.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 11/13/2004
1.5/4
The movie's so genial, disorganized and episodic that we never really care about the characters, and yet whenever someone starts to sing the performance is interrupted for more meaningless plot development. Go to Full Review
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 08/17/2013
85/100
None of this is to argue that this is a great - or even very good - film but it is enjoyable on any number of levels. I'm just happy to have confirmation that I didn't just dream the whole thing. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/27/2005
2/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 02/15/2005
2.5/5
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Melissa M Feb 15 . I think this is one of the most underrated movies of the '80s. I believe it could even be considered a musical. Travis is the MacGyver of roadies. I would love to go on the road with rock and roll redfish. That would be a trip worth taking. In the movie Travis w redfish is chair dancing with his friend bb. while they're driving down the road. They see a broken down van. And stop to help them only to find out that the girl on the van is a groupie on her way to New York city to meet Alice Cooper. Then the real shenanigans begin. This movie has all different kinds of music. From Rock to country. From alternative to new wave. The cast is beyond awesome. Alice Cooper, Blondie, Roy orbison, meatloaf, art Carney, asleep with the wheel. All appear in the film. It what other movie could you see a duet between Roy Orbison and Hank Williams jr? Kurtwood Smith even has a small part in the film. The script is pretty unique. It's one of the best off the Wall comedies of the '80s. Once again this film was made. back in the day when Hollywood had something that resembled an imagination. It's one of those movies where the soundtrack is just as good as the movie. See more Melissa M Feb 15 The movie roadie is like Sanford and son set to music. In the movie Travis w redfish's family runs a salvage shop. I think this is one of the most underrated movies of the '80s. I believe it could even be considered a musical. In the movie Travis w redfish is chair dancing with his friend while they're driving down the road. They see a broken down van. And stop to help them only to find out that the girl on the van is a groupie on her way to New York city to meet Alice Cooper. Then the real shenanigans begin. This movie has all different kinds of music. From Rock to country. From alternative to new wave. The cast is beyond awesome. Alice Cooper, Blondie, Roy orbison, meatloaf, art Carney, asleep with the wheel. All appear in the film. Even Hank Williams Jr has a cameo in the film. The script is pretty cool. And unique. Once again this film was made. was back in the day when Hollywood had something that resembled an imagination. This movie is a road trip worth taken. I highly recommend it See more Daniel Q @Daniel867 12/14/2023 oof this movie is illegal See more Steve D 08/17/2023 A mess with not enough music. See more 05/09/2022 I love this movie and soundtrack. From Hank Jr to Alice Cooper the music is amazing. See more 03/12/2020 The idea of Meatloaf playing a superhero-like roadie sounds pretty fun, and there's a fairly cool collection of musical performances sprinkled throughout, but ultimately this ends up being fairly dull. The corny humor and unlikeable love interest doesn't help. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Nice-guy trucker Travis W. Redfish (Meat Loaf) wants to win the heart of Lola Bouilliabase (Kaki Hunter), a roadie and rock 'n' roll fan, so he goes on tour with all sorts of musical acts to be near her. Despite Travis earning cult-star status himself for his roadie skills, Lola still lusts after Alice Cooper (Alice Cooper), the biggest rock star in the world. With a chance to meet Cooper on the horizon, Travis must choose whether to follow his heart or go back to the simple life.
Director
Alan Rudolph
Producer
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Screenwriter
Michael Ventura, Big Boy Medlin
Production Co
Alive Enterprises
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 15, 2003
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround