The Dirt (2019)

Genre: Biographical

Directed by: Jeff Tremaine

Cast: Douglas Booth, Colson Baker, Daniel Webber, Iwan Rheon

Time: 108 minutes

This film, adapted from the book of the same name written by Neil Strauss and the four band members, covers the story of rock band Motley Crüe, from what lead to their formation to their first reunion following an argument with lead singer Vince Neil.

I have read the book and I was excited when I heard that the movie was coming out. The Crüe have an interesting story of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll times 1000 well worth telling. I really wanted to dig this film. In the end, it was a letdown.

The story is cool and entertaining, but way too many elements were omitted and I found the casting deficient. The actors chosen really did not look like the Motley Crüe guys and the film suffered for it. In the end, it all felt like a cheap puppet play being put on where I could see all the strings. So, I was never fully pulled into the story all the way through.

Honorable mention to the actor chosen to play Ozzy Osbourne. Great choice. He pulled it off brilliantly.

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