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In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manag...Read more
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Explosive 'Rose'
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Powerful, explosive, gut wrenching, and sometimes depressing, "The Rose" is a story based on the short life of one of America's earliest and truly riveting rock star...Read more
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In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall of this fictional rock & roll diva (modeled after Janis Joplin) as she nears a concert date in her home town that she hasn't been to in years. Pulled down by raging alcoholism and drug addiction, as well as her own insecurities, Rose's life begins to deteriorate to the point of complete self-destruction, all the while begging Rudge for a break in her grueling tour schedule. This raw, uncompromising, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking film includes several incredible musical performances by Midler in actual concert settings. THE ROSE is Midler's first role as an actress, and she embodies the alternately frenetic, worn-out, enraged, and sweetly insecure star with an almost inconceivable power, especially when interacting with her love, the faithfully adoring Dyer (Frederic Forrest).
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- Number of Discs: 1
- Rating: R (MPAA)
- Film Country: USA
- UPC: 024543075875
| Additional Details | |
| Genre: | Musical & Performing Arts |
| Format: | DVD |
| Region: | Region 1 |
Credits
| Director: | Mark Rydell |
| Leading Role: | Bette Midler |
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Explosive 'Rose'
Created: 06/04/08
) Powerful, explosive, gut wrenching, and sometimes depressing, "The Rose" is a story based on the short life of one of America's earliest and truly riveting rock stars, Janis Joplin. 'Sex, drugs, and rock n' roll', are all seen in this film. Shades of Woodstock, talented musicians, and the birth of some of the greatest music ever written. This film was a showcase for Bette Midler, her first film. It not only won her the Oscar for Best Actress, but made her a STAR. Midler's performance is no less than amazing and riveting. Her voice haunting. But it is the music in "the Rose" that is superb. The story may be dark in its intensity, but the music will transform you back to a time of fiery passions, laissez-faire life style, and the best and the worst of the 60's. This is a film of yesterday, and today. But not a film to be missed. Relive the experience!
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Created: 05/02/08
) THE RAW PERFORMANCE OF BETTE MIDLER IN " THE ROSE ". I COULD NOT HELP BUT BE REMINED OF JANIS JOPLIN WHOM I SAW IN CONCERT EARLY 70.BOTH PUT THEIR HEART AND SOUL INTO WHAT THEY WERE SINGING.JOPLIN OR MIDLER FAR I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DVD WIDESCREEN AND SURROND DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER.
good movie
Created: 17/02/09
this is a great performance by bette midler. a must see. she rocks the house in some awesome musical numbers and hits her character perfectly. I wish I could see her in concert like that! well, maybe not so stoned, but definately rockin that hard. lol
The Rose
Created: 14/10/08
) The Rose is supposed to tell a story similar to that of Janis Joplin. Since I'm a big Janis fan, I thought I should own this movie. Bette Midler did a great job and the music is pretty good. A pleasant surprise was seeing a couple members of the Dillards in the movie.
appropriate title
Created: 19/05/08
I like the close similarities of the lifestyle of Bette Midler 's character (Rose)and that of Janis Joplin. Bette gives a remarkable performance as actress and singer--very powerful!
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