Musical & Performing Arts, Musicals, Drugs, Rock And Roll, Tear Jerker, Tragedy, Character Study, Theatrical Release
Description
In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall of this fictional rock & roll diva (modeled after Janis Joplin) as she nears a concert date in her home town that she hasn't been to in years. Pulled down by raging alcoholism and drug addiction, as well as her own insecurities, Rose's life begins to deteriorate to the point of complete self-destruction, all the while begging Rudge for a break in her grueling tour schedule. This raw, uncompromising, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking film includes several incredible musical performances by Midler in actual concert settings. THE ROSE is Midler's first role as an actress, and she embodies the alternately frenetic, worn-out, enraged, and sweetly insecure star with an almost inconceivable power, especially when interacting with her love, the faithfully adoring Dyer (Frederic Forrest).
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Single Side - Dual Layer Letterbox - 1.85 Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: 4.1 Dolby Surround - English Dolby Surround - French Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary: Mark Rydell - Director Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
One of the better biopics stars Bette Midler as a Janis Joplin type singer who burns out quickly despite an amazing talent. This is a moving and messy film with a great theme song that continues to... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
