re: Motley Crue’s The Dirt

I detest Motley Crue with the heat of a thousand suns, but I find them to be endlessly fascinating. The Dirt is ridiculously fun read, and this movie captures the spirit of the book. It was a definite moment in time, and they were the pre-eminent band of the strip.

Is it cheezy? Sure. So was Motley Crue. I kinda don't enjoy the last bit of the film because that's when the band acquired perspective and self-awareness. And they were a million times more entertaining when they lacked both.

Also, it's clear the movie was made with their permission, which is the biggest drawback to nearly every music biopic. At least in this case, its based on an autobiography. It's worse in Bohemian Rhapsody, when they are sanitizing Brian May and making Freddie Mecrury respectable.