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The Banger Sisters (2002) Reviews

The Banger Sisters (2002)
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For some folks, the 1960s never really ended, and one woman still cheerfully stuck in the Summer of Love discovers her one-time best friend has left that decade as far behind as humanly possible in this comedy. In the late '60s and early '70s, Suzette (Goldie Hawn) and Vinnie (Susan Sarandon) were two of Southern California's most celebrated groupies. Affectionately nicknamed "The Banger Sisters" by Frank Zappa, best friends Suzette and Vinnie partied hearty with practically every rock star of the era who mattered, and kept a collection of Polaroid snapshots documenting their randy exploits. In 2001, Suzette is still her free-spirited self, and after losing her job as a barmaid at an L.A. rock club, she decides to look up Vinnie, whom she hasn't seen for 20 years. Suzette hits the road for Phoenix, AZ, to pay Vinnie a surprise visit, and en route picks up Harry (Geoffrey Rush), a novelist with writer's block who can't drive and hasn't had sex for a decade. Upon her arrival, Suzette discovers Vinnie isn't quite the same person who used to chase any man with long hair and an electric guitar. Now going by her given name of Lavinia, she's a straight laced social worker with a lawyer for a husband, Raymond (Robin Thomas), and two teenage daughters, Hannah (Erika Christensen) and Ginger (Eva Amurri), none of whom know a thing about her wild and crazy past, and have a pretty hard time imagining Lavinia even attending a rock concert. Eva Amurri comes by her role as Susan Sarandon's daughter naturally enough -- Amurri is Sarandon's daughter in real life. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Goldie Hawn, Susan Sarandon, (more)
Director(s):
Bob Dolman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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John H.

Addresses the idea that success does not and should not mean the same thing to everybody. How one can get so obsessed with their image and conforming and portraying the main steam society idea of success, that it makes them miserable, untrue to themselves, and joyless. Geoffery Rush's performance is understated, yet spectacularly perfect . A type of role which he does not usually play, but showcases his incredible talent as an actor. He never lets me down. Goldie hawn does a great job at her role too, as does everyone else, but these two really shine here. Moves along well, and tackles some fairly serious issues with humor, but yet does a good job at addressing them. This is a fun feel-good movie which almost anyone can relate too. I recommend it.

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MJ B.

Goldie Hawn, Susan Sarandon, and Geoffrey Rush (all of whom have taken home the coveted Oscar) all turn out in top form for this film. <br><br> The three primary performances are flawless. Hawn's Suzette is unrepentant and whimsical -- not crude enough to be unlovable, not vulnerable enough to be unbelieveable. Sarandon's highly underrated comedic skill is put to good use here as Lavinia, the former groupie-turned-suburbanite. Rush's Harry is not your stereotypical OCD writer. Rush turns what easily could have been a caricature in another actor's hands into a real performance. <br><br> The thing about this movie is that it should have been completely inane. That it totally transcended expectations and is quite a fun little film is amazing. <br><br> Kudos to the cast for making this film worth watching.

Yes   |   No


Jonathan C.

This is a fun, upbeat somewhat dramatic comedy. Goldie Hawn plays a person from the sixties who sort of has the same spirit she had then. Help others, have fun ,appreciate everything, believe in people as a whole, not necessarily have much materially. Geoffrey rush plays an intellectual character who has a lot of her characteristics but still is not happy with himself. I found Geoffrey Rush very enjoyable in the movie. Susan Sarandon plays a character who was a friend of Goldie Hahn's in the sixties, went her own way, and has become a wealthy woman with a materially successful husband and two two teenage daughters, who has forgotten some the values Goldie Hahn still has and just thinks of being a good provider. Lots of hippies from the sixties became yuppies and I think there are good lessons in this movie. The daughters of Susan Sarandon and even her husband, a little bit, are all fun characters. Nice movie.

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Robert P.

Just do not know how I missed this one. Recommended by a friend . if you read the reviews by John H, MJB and Carrie R., that pretty much sums it up. Hawn and Sarandon pretty much hit the mark with their portrayals. Geoffrey Rush took what one would consider a supporting role and turned it into an equal among equals performance. Those of us who came of age during that era were probably not that "far out", but this movie will surely make your mind go wander to your younger days.

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Thomas N.

Very well done comedy. Susan and Goldie make quite a pair. Excellent acting on both their parts

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MARIE R.

great movie

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Suzette L.

I loved watching this movie.I laughed, i cried a little, and when my sister watched it she cracked up!!! It was just awsome, i wish everyone could see this movie!!! I <3 this movie!!!!!

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Amy D.

I Luved it until the end. The end was alittle lame but the rest of the movie was worth watching.

Yes   |   No


Lori L.

I was a bit disappointed in this after reading the reviews. The movie does touch on some deeper issues, but it sort of leaves Goldie Hawn's character in some weird place at the end. I'd pass unless you really had not much else to watch. I actually caught this on HD TV.

Yes   |   No


Carrie R.

Fun movie. It will take you back to your wild side, remembering where you were, and how far you have come - or maybe how far you are lost. Chick flick for sure.

Yes   |   No


 
 
 

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    John H.

    Addresses the idea that success does not and should not mean the same thing to everybody. How one can get so obsessed with their image and conforming and portraying the main steam society idea of success, that it makes them miserable, untrue to themselves, and joyless. Geoffery Rush's performance is understated, yet spectacularly perfect . A type of role which he does not usually play, but showcases his incredible talent as an actor. He never lets me down. Goldie hawn does a great job at her role too, as does everyone else, but these two really shine here. Moves along well, and tackles some fairly serious issues with humor, but yet does a good job at addressing them. This is a fun feel-good movie which almost anyone can relate too. I recommend it.

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    MJ B.

    Goldie Hawn, Susan Sarandon, and Geoffrey Rush (all of whom have taken home the coveted Oscar) all turn out in top form for this film. <br><br> The three primary performances are flawless. Hawn's Suzette is unrepentant and whimsical -- not crude enough to be unlovable, not vulnerable enough to be unbelieveable. Sarandon's highly underrated comedic skill is put to good use here as Lavinia, the former groupie-turned-suburbanite. Rush's Harry is not your stereotypical OCD writer. Rush turns what easily could have been a caricature in another actor's hands into a real performance. <br><br> The thing about this movie is that it should have been completely inane. That it totally transcended expectations and is quite a fun little film is amazing. <br><br> Kudos to the cast for making this film worth watching.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Jonathan C.

    This is a fun, upbeat somewhat dramatic comedy. Goldie Hawn plays a person from the sixties who sort of has the same spirit she had then. Help others, have fun ,appreciate everything, believe in people as a whole, not necessarily have much materially. Geoffrey rush plays an intellectual character who has a lot of her characteristics but still is not happy with himself. I found Geoffrey Rush very enjoyable in the movie. Susan Sarandon plays a character who was a friend of Goldie Hahn's in the sixties, went her own way, and has become a wealthy woman with a materially successful husband and two two teenage daughters, who has forgotten some the values Goldie Hahn still has and just thinks of being a good provider. Lots of hippies from the sixties became yuppies and I think there are good lessons in this movie. The daughters of Susan Sarandon and even her husband, a little bit, are all fun characters. Nice movie.

    Yes   |   No

     
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