OK, but unlike biopics where the actor "tranforms" into the character (Coal Miner's Daughter, Ray), Dennis Quaid didn't BEGIN to convince me that he the "Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis. Yeah, he had the moves and the energy, but the passion for the music was fake. Quaid didn't 'feel" it...( read more)
Alec Baldwin, Dennis Quaid, John Doe
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into confl...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002
Stats: 598 reviews
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July 6, 2009
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February 14, 2009
Movie about the life of Jerry Lee Lewis from his rise to stardom and his downfall after marrying his 13 year old cousin. He wanted to be bigger than Elvis but his own arrogance and poor judgement stops him in his tracks. Great performances by Dennis Quaid and a young Winona Ryder.
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June 29, 2008
Really nice biopic while more lighthearted than recent musician biopics it's still worth watching. Great casting in Quaid
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November 20, 2009
It's really uncomfortable watching the love scenes between Quaid and Ryder, becuase it feels like child porno.
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October 16, 2009
This is a solid movie based on the life of musician Jerry Lee Lewis.The film stars Dennis Quaid as Lewis and Winona Ryder as his young cousin who he ends up marrying. A interesting look into Jerry Lee Lewis life. I was familiar with his music but not his life. He came across as a...( read more)
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September 23, 2009
The one star is olny for the music real "great balls on fire" and forWinona Ryder
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