No. 30 The Runaways (2010) 36 of 100
If you have never heard of the 1970s American rock band ‘The Runaways’ I wouldn’t be surprised but you should have read my Definite Article blog review for this film at least? No? Oh well. The Runaways never really hit it big and to my mind they were the band Joan Jett came from. Joan Jett had one memorable hit with her cover of ‘I Love Rock n’ Roll’ so you aren’t exactly talking about The Beatles here. Still you don’t have to be massive to have an interesting story to tell, so let’s have a look. It’s 1975 and Kristen Stewart’s take on Joan Jett is buying a leather jacket with some loose change. Meanwhile Dakota Fanning, who plays Cherie Curry is also looking to stand out, choosing to do a cringey lip synch to David Bowie at a school talent contest. ‘Talent’ is not something you would associate with these girls, but despite there being no discernible ability on show they are taken under the wing by producer Kim Fowley. He’s happy that Cherie is only 15 and describes it ...