Contrary to what people may think (or I want to project hahaha), a movie doesn't have to be deep, heavy, or make the viewer think in order for me to say that it was good. Just like any other viewer, all I want is to be entertained. The simplest of plots or stories can be an absolute masterpiece for me if it's just presented to the audience well. Also, I don't stereotype based on genres. I may make assumptions based on who is directing or acting, but I don't say that a movie is bad just because it's a teeny-bopper movie or a film based on a Nicholas Sparks book. In short, I ain't that picky with what I watch, and the films that I like are not limited based on their genres. So it did not surprise me at all that I found absolute joy in watching a musical about rock and roll based on a Broadway play.
When I first saw the trailer of Rock of Ages, I did not know that it was an adaptation of a Broadway play, and it didn't matter to me that some of the biggest names in Hollywood were starring in it and singing some of the most iconic rock songs of all-time. The first thing that caught my attention aside from the trailer itself was the fact that it would be directed by Adam Shankman, who also directed Hairspray, one of my favorite movies and probably favorite musical of all-time. So knowing that Shankman was again directing another musical, and add to that the fact that I really love Rock n Roll music, I knew that I could not miss watching this film. So after finally watching the film with Giulz and the boys yesterday, all I can say is that all my expectations were met, and then some.
