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The Banger Sisters (Widescreen)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I like Geoffrey Rush, Susan Sarandon and Goldie Hawn and think they are all very good actors so when my sister rented The Banger sisters I watched it with her and we were both disappointed. This could have been a good movie but the plot was a little thin, they seemed to be trying to make some kind of point but never seemed to make it and the ending was ridiculous! The belivability factor just wasn't there and good acting can't always save a mediocre plot! I think Geoffrey Rush, Susan Sarandon and Goldie Hawn all have been in much better movies!

Wow.... What can I say??? I have six young sons, and nothing gives me greater pleasure than to get cozy on my huge sofa with my popcorn and coca-cola, after everybody's is tucked in for the night, and enjoy some quiet time with a great dvd. Sadly, this movie was a bitter disappointment. I think Susan Sarandon is a wonderful actress, and Goldie Hawn has had her moments (Overboard). Without going into the details of the film, I will try to concentrate my review on the elements of the film. When I excitedly hit the play button, which I was sure would open the door to a whole new soon-to-be favorite film, I was smiling and kept smiling hoping that each line would bring something to smile about. I soon discovered my face hurt from trying to hold my once geniune smile turned phony. I finally had to tell myself that the movie wasn't funny or touching or even well-acted. Goldie's Suzette possessed not one solitary trait that was even remotely endearing. Watching Geoffrey Rush's character, Harry, become "touched" while Suzette allowed Vinnie's (Susan Sarandon) daughter to puke all over her while she soothed her through her bad acid trip, was just plain silly. I felt myself feeling embarrassed for the actors. If Goldie Hawn didn't go home from shooting this film every night with a pounding headache or throwing her back out, I would be very surprised. There is no way that anyone could keep their lips pursed like that without some repercussion. And voguing one's boobs sideways, backways, and every way to Sunday can't be good on one's back. There was no "feel good" message, "no moral" to this waste of film. Those who have given "The Banger Sisters" a glowing review are clearly people who are "low maintenance" as far as movies go. They are not dazzled by gripping performances or an intelligent script. Two qualities I always look for. I guess if I am going to devote my valuable free time to watching a movie, it will have to be one worth watching and not this kind of slop. Hey, these people get paid millions of dollars to entertain. Shouldn't they have to earn it? I could go on and on and on about all that is wrong with this movie, but I won't. Too much time has been wasted already. If you feel as if you want to give this movie a chance, I would strongly urge you to rent it, or better yet, borrow it from someone who owns it. DON'T BUY IT!!!

Let's see if we can set up the point to this film. Two women who used to be "groupies" and who were promiscuous and lived a life of following around and sleeping with rock stars went their separate ways.

20 years later and one (Goldie Hawn) still works in a bar, sleeps around, has no friends and no meaning whatsoever in her life except that she is being "herself" and not selling out. So, to start with the audience is required to somehow think that is a good thing, otherwise the rest of the movie makes no sense at all.

After "Goldie" gets fired, and realizing that after 20 years all she has is an old friend somewhere who might be able to give her money, she sets off to find her.

The other woman (Susan Sarandon) has gotten married to a wealthy lawyer, has two spoiled daughters who treat her poorly, and is generally unhappy with her life, despite her outward appearances.

So, Goldie comes into town, they go downstairs and look at hundreds of old photos of men's privates, smoke pot, and then "Susan" decides to dress up like a trampy version of Brittany Spears so they can go clubbing. This brings "Susan" back and gives her life new meaning? "Susan" is now self-actualized and has "let her hair down" (although actually cut it off I think) and is now on her way to the kind of life her friend has? Everyone is happy. The end.

This movie is so bad from a moral standpoint, it glorifies "Goldie's" character for being an irresponsible promiscuous loner trying to still be a teen-ager, that it is hard to give this even one star. However, it was produced well, and the acting is pretty good, so I gave it two stars for that, but minus ten for a liberal worldview that is shockingly bereft of any decent values or meaning at all.

I really did enjoy this movie. Goldie Hawn is just awesome. They couldn't have chose a better person for her part. She's what made the movie so great for me. The teens in this movie gave me several laughs & I thought they were really great. Although the story line was a little different I wouldn't put it in the dumb/silly comedy category like the Adam Sandler or Jim Carey movies. If you are not big on a little sexual humor I probably wouldn't recommend this movie but for anybody that can handle some sexual humor then I recommend this movie.

I like all of the actors in The Banger Sisters, Geoffrey Rush, Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon but the movie isn't very good.

It was the weak plot and the fact that most of the characters were unlikeable and far fetched that makes this movie so unenjoyable and the only likeable character is the sad sack played by Geoffrey Rush who does a great American accent and I would recommend this movie only for his superb performance!

I'm sorry, but I really liked this movie. Sure it is based on a fluffy script, but it's fun and energetic. Not to mention, it has some very good names as stars. Geoffrey Rush, Susan Sarandon, and the indomitable Goldie Hawn. Plus, there are a lot of lesser names who deliver some great performances.

The story begins with Suzette (Hawn) as a fun living, carefree former groupie still caught in the fast living of her younger days. She decides to visit her best friend, Livinia, (Sarandon) who is now a matronly, slighty hysterical mother trying to raise two spoiled children in the suburbs of Arizona with her rich lawyer husband.

During Suzette's trip from Los Angeles, she meets Harold (Rush) who is on his way home to kill his father. Suzette takes this information in stride and it is hilarious how Harold takes to Suzette and her philosphy of life.

What follows from there is a funny and introspective trip down memory lane and life's interesting paths. Personally, I like the movie. It's funny and you can watch it with family and friends alike. There is a great message being bandied about, and doesn't take long before you are caught up in the lives of everyone on screen.

In an age of deep, riveting movies this is one you can watch with a smile and a laugh--not worrying if you missed the meaning. Plus, the added benefits of seeing a role designed for older actresses is a highlight in itself.

I would highly recommend buying this movie. You will enjoy it!!

I love this movie! The gorgeous Goldie Hawn and the gorgeous Susan Sarnadon are hillarious as Suzette, and Vinny("LA LA LA VINIA", As Hawn's character hillariously taunts when Sarandon's character tells her not to call her Vinny anymore) former group groupies who reunite after 20 years. Goldie is a free spirited hippie chick still, and Susan plays an uptight wife and mother who's secret past and best friendship with Suzette is not known to her husband and two daughters. But Suzzette(Hawn) rebonds with Vinny, and hysterical situations abound! GREAT MOVIE!

This movie is a skunk for the eyes and ears. Just about everything about it stinks. The script, the directing, most of the performances, the set designs... all stink. THE BANGER SISTERS was filmed in STINK-A-RAMA. This is a THELMA AND LOUISE for the stupid. I'm not even going to go on about it. It's not worth it.

This movie has become an absolute faveorite of mine! And all of the people that gave it negetive reviews just didnt enjoy the simple comedy of it. Goldie and Susan have great chemestry through the entire movie. The script couldnt be any more funny. I went and bought the movie as soon as I saw it. I still like to watch it and I don't think I will ever get tired of it. This movie is a must see for everyone.

Two ex-groupies, Suzette (Goldie Hawn) and Vinnie (Susan Sarandon), meet again after many years apart. Suzette is in a difficult situation and decides to visit Vinnie, her former partner in crime, in order to ask for some money to help her get back on her feet. However, Suzette is in for a ride when she notices the change in Vinnie's life since they where groupies. Banger Sisters is a light hearted comedy with some practical wisdom in regards to life and life decisions. In the end Banger Sisters offers a good cinematic experience that I enjoyed in the company of some friends.