Review of The Rose (1979) by Alex K — 22 Apr 2014

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of The Rose (1979) was written by Alex K on 22 Apr 2014.

The Rose has generally received positive reviews.

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By Victor L (480) on 30 Dec 2012

As much as I love Bette in this, I've always found this movie to be kind of overwrought and annoying…

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By Matty S (358) on 28 Oct 2013

If I am going to be honest I thought at first I would hate this film with a passion but sometimes you can come away with a totally different…

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By Andrew C (1,943) on 04 Dec 2010

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By Gordon T (252) on 13 Jul 2011

THE JANIS JOPLIN STORY. I loved it. Janis Joplin's nick-name was Pearl. The babe in this movie's nickname is Rose. Janis died of Heroin…

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By Luc L (823) on 09 Apr 2010

Bette Midler stars as Rose in this somber drama loosely based on the life of the late Janis Joplin…

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By Mare Q (123) on 21 Oct 2009

The tale an exhausted rock star who struggles with the constant pressures and the on going demands of her career as she turns to drugs, alcohol…

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By Film F (88) on 09 Jul 2013

Sad true story..Great music...Bring Hankie…

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By Pete S (773) on 09 May 2012

Well-made and well-performed, just not really my thing, despite the beautiful titular song…

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By Carolyn G (365) on 30 May 2009

The absolute pinnacle of Bette Midler's career. An utterly heartbreaking and tragic performance…

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By David S (4,459) on 24 Mar 2013

I'm not gonna lie, this film was a chore to get through. Midler, playing a Joplin-like singer, is pretty fantastic, when she's on the stage…

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