Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.
- Deborah Kaplan
- Harry Elfont
- Jessica Clothier
- Kevin Fair
- Betty Thomas Quee
- Paul Barry
- Paul Burger
- Jim Brebner
- Silver Butler
- Ashley Bell
- Deborah Kaplan
- Harry Elfont
- Richard Goldwater
- Dan DeCarlo
- John L. Goldwater
Rating: 5.6/10 by 308 users
Alternative Title:
Josie y las melódicas - ES
Josie et les Pussycats - FR
Джози и кошечки - RU
Džozi i mačkice - RS
Джози и ее кошечки - RU
Josie e as Gatinhas - BR
Country:
Canada
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 38 minutes
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: friendship, small town, musician, pop star, pop, satire, female friendship, celebrity, based on comic, industry, conspiracy, rock band, all girl band, culture, message, woman director, fortune, record deal, popular, pawns, music industry, subliminal message
***Amusing satire on the power & brainwashing of the music industry*** I never saw the original cartoon or read the comics on which it was based, but “Josie and the Pussycats” (2001) is fun and the three protagonists are attractive & enthusiastic (Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid & Rosario Dawson). Yet the movie shoots for something deeper as this is an amusing and potent satire on the influence and manipulation of the entertainment industry. Alan Cumming is outstanding as the villainous band manager who uses bands, abuses them and throws them away at whim. His opening scene with the fictional boyband Du Jour is worth the price of admission. Parker Posey is also good as his diabolical superior. Curvy and towering Missi Pyle is also on hand as Alexandra. Ever wonder why all those musicians die in mysterious plane crashes, overdoses, etc. at the height of their fame? How about all those successful government cover-ups? How do artists with little actual talent and songwriting abilities become hugely popular, usually overnight, while the truly talented artists languish in obscurity? Why do you sometimes have this insane drive for a Big Mac or Coke? "Josie and the Pussycats" explains all, lol. As for those who complain about the product placement, they all live on Aduh Street. Unfortunately, the great set-up of the first hour sorta peters out in the last act. It’s okay, just not up to the quality of the first two acts, as far as compelling writing goes. The film runs 98 minutes. GRADE: B
Entertaining enough music-comedy that at least had me smiling throughout. The core cast with Rachel Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid were fun and the satirical element was fun with the incredible amount of product placement. Not familiar with the comic or animated shows beyond seeing a couple episodes here and there, but seemed to capture the tone. Not a big compliment, but it is far better than Jem and the Holograms... **3.0/5**
