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By Sandra M (306) on 18 Jun 2012

I have not seen The Rose for at least 20 years and re-watched it today after being reminded of the soundtrack when hearing Karise Eden's rendition…

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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 Nancy C (228) 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 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 Dave S (1,448) on 07 Mar 2011

Starts very strong but loses energy almost any time Midler leaves the stage…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 07 Jan 2011

Although this is another movie about a rock star, it's one of the best, it's more realistic and dramatic than others…

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

Look, I've grown up listening to the song The Rose from this movie and absolutely love it…

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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 Melissa H (548) on 12 Mar 2010

Great Movie and should of been oscar for Bette Midler…

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By Bradley R (78) on 07 Mar 2010

Bette midler was robbed of an oscar for her portrail of a rockstar…

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By Julia F (172) on 05 Mar 2010

Another quite sad but good film about a singer overwhelmed by success and all that comes with it, has some good music in it and Bette Midler…

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By Ted P (70) on 01 Mar 2010

I loved this movie with the greatest respect and passion for her performance and mental, emotional and physical toll it took on her during…

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By Adam P (1,180) on 09 Feb 2010

I was proud and elated that the filmmakers did not go down the easy route of showing a female rock-star slowly and painfully destroying herself…

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By Angel M (666) on 03 Jan 2010

Saw this a while ago. Midler was great here…

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By Timmy G (49) 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 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 Brian K (1,195) on 09 Jul 2009

It was the last 30 minutes that were directed and acted to perfection…

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By Dani K (41) on 09 Jul 2009

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! based on the life and death of janis joplin…

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By Anthony C (1,179) on 27 Jun 2009

Bette plays a loose interpretation of janis Joplin returning home now that she has fame and fortune. She is a tarnished star at best…

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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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