Perhaps you noticed that the critics aren't too fond of the movie. Well I say fuck the critics what do they know right? People are so negative about everything. Though I know, Crue being one of my fave bands I must be biased. I think The Rolling Stone actually wrote ''we finally get a Motley Crue movie and we'd like to return it for a better one''. Hell.
I'm not sure what the issue is really, I refuse to read these critics reviews, what matters to me is that I love the movie. Of course it's no Bohemian Rhapsody but then again this band is a hell of a lot different then Queen are. What actually bothered me about the movie was that it was way too short, and actually robbed of a lot of the things that you can read in the book (which coming to think of it can't be all bad) to make me truly happy I'd obviously need a TV show, actually, any producers out there reading this? (I wish) can we make it happen? A TV show? That'd be nice. And if the complaints are about not enough music, their lives, endless parades of aftershow parties and craziness, well, I mean that was their life wasn't it? Or if it's about some of the things that aren't totally 100% accurate. Well shit guys, it's a movie...
I glanced through a couple of Facebook comments, some saying it's boring, some saying it's fake because nobody could actually be this crazy. Well guys, read the book,...
Now the movie, I first of thought the cast was just spot on. Really. They picked the right actors for the part. And I am so happy to see Iwan Rheon in a part that isn't Ramsay Bolton because boy I hated that dick. He was a wonderful Mick Mars and I just loved this new look on Mick. He was always the more private quiet one and it was great seeing him from this side. Loved the vampire pose he sleeps in, the way he calls Tommy ''Drummer'', loved his snarky remarks and that line about respecting women when they sit by the pool. Always loved Mick thought he was super badass but now I love him even more.
Tommy Tommy Tommy, the cute crazy hyper golden retriever type. Machine Gun Kelly is the best. Like the best. Bo Rhap has Rami but The Dirt has MGK. Stealing his sisters pants? Lol, yes Tommy they DO look better on you.
And then you got Vince. This is the one band though where I never had the hots for the blond singer but the bass player. How weird huh? But guys, Daniel Webber is so badass. Portrays the bad boy so well. And we all know what a bad boy Vince was.
But let me tell you something, there's nothing quite like Nikki Sixx or Douglas Booth playing Nikki Sixx. He already killed me in that Zombie movie but this right here? I mean....
Like I am sorry but how dare you? Is this even legal? Or fair for that matter? Jesus Christ. Well don't mind me I'll just sit here with my tongue hanging out. We all know you're gorgeous now just stop it.
To be honest, book aside, after watching this movie I just feel extremely blessed that I got the chance to see them live, together, all of them. With the way they lived that is nothing short of a bloody miracle. Sure it was the final tour and it will never happen again but it was better seeing them once than never at all. The concert wasn't taken too well either btw, but hell, again I loved it. Would of loved it even more on stage but let's not go there.
Just like I predicted, Nikki being a huge fucking mess in the movie literally hurt. I can't imagine the things he had to go through in his life, addiction is hell and I am honestly happy that he's fine and alive and happy now. The whole scene where he died in that ambulance car and the paramedic was like ''not today satan'' well that ripped out my heart. I wanna thank that man personally for not giving up on him. Nikki is just a huge role model for me, for overcoming all the crap and darkness in your life, to artistic influence to pretty much everything. I love that man. Bit too much I guess.
Second flood of tears came at that fucking accident. Gods that was terrible. Those two fucking idiots, sitting in the car drunk and stoned. There really is no apologies for it. Accidents will happen if you're iresponsible and do something so stupid, but blaming it all on Vince is just as stupid. They were BOTH drunk as fuck, Razzle could be the one driving and Vince could be the one that ended up dead. But some people saying that Skylar was his punishment, my god what is the matter with all of you?! Sky was a little innocent girl she did not deserve this, nor did her dad, for a stupid mistake he did. All those scenes with her in the hospital, and him with her, the things he tells her. Oh god my heart, I can't. It's so heartbreaking.
This line ''I had managed The Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, KISS. I had been dragged through the deepest shit with all kinds of mentally ill people. But I’ve never been through what Mötley Crüe put me through.''. I would gladly believe him after those scenes in the hotels, Ozzy's naked butt and licking piss, handcuffing the guys to their beds so they don't do stupid shit, the revolving door of women,...I get you Doc I totally do. It couldn't have been easy. But hey, you made it and after all Crue are an amazing band, and props, nobody died on your watch, well, only a little...
It made me feel a hell of a lot better though when Vince says in the movie that Theathre of pain is shit with the exception of two songs Smoking in the boys room and Home sweet home. Truth is those are the only two songs I like on that record too, else is really not my favourite thing on the planet, with the exception of inner sleeve art of course. Now that, that is perfection.
Actually come to think of it, what I love most about the movie is the ending. No not that it ends, shut up but the fact that, they're clean, sober and back together as they should be, the original line up, they release Dr. Feelgood which I am still convinced is one of the best albums on the planet and they go back on tour. That's the era I really wish I saw them in. The Dr. Feelgood era. God I love every single second of that album and those songs. Masterpiece.
I suppose here's the deal, if you're a fan then you need to check out this movie, you'll probably laugh and cry with me on the same scenes. But if you're just curious with some of the bands history then I suppose the movie is not for you, you'll be just as bitter and disappointed as the critics were. Point here is I love it, and will probably see it a couple hundred times more. Gotta have something for them long sleepless nights and what's better then some Crue.
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