Not Fade Away

Not Fade Away (2012)

  • 69% of critics liked it
    (85 reviews)

  • 48% of users liked it
    (2,187 ratings)

A music-driven coming of age story set in 1960s suburbia.

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R,
Directed By
Written By
David Chase
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Dec 21, 2012 Limited
Paramount Studios

Critic Reviews

  • Anthony Lane, New Yorker

    The movie is a psalm to those who, far from pursuing the path of the Rolling Stones, stayed trapped under a rock.

  • Ricardo Baca, Denver Post

    This film could have been -- should have been, even -- something special. But it's not.

  • J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

    The period details are spot-on and the soundtrack is great.

  • Tom Long, Detroit News

    Yes, it's about rock and New Jersey, but it's also about getting a life going and dreaming, and that's timeless, classic stuff.

  • Claudia Puig, USA Today

    Well-observed but occasionally disjointed, it's a film that's more about thematic tone, sound and images than it is driven by plot.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Mark H


    Not Fade Away is a trip through the 60s of various clichés. The rock and roll tale is highlighted by some rousing musical numbers and nice period detail. Unfortunately the chronicle isn't particular innovative. It's liberally sprinkles in 60s buzzwords like JFK, the Summer… More

  • Byron B


    It is a strange choice to have the main character's little sister narrate the story. Not Fade Away is about a fictional band that never makes it big. As many others have said this movie is filled with cliches, but I think they are overcome by the character driven plot and great… More

  • Jake B


    Full disclosure: this unabashed tribute to the allure of rock n' roll is a bit of a shambles, but it's my kind of shambles. Every fame is richly designed and the soundtrack ranks among the most impressive ever compiled. This is a richly human film that I can already see… More

  • John C


    Good idea poorly executed. Chase creates a limp vanilla story out of a period in time that was so dynamic. And if you think he ended The Sopranos piss poorly wait until you see how he wraps this one up. Acting was totally forgetful but the soundtrack was superb courtesy of Steve Van… More

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