Pluskylang Great Film overall

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

montagues_son Wow, You know I'm so tired of people crucifying artists who stray from their type-casted role in their own piece of art. Okay, so this probably isn't the best Proyas film, nor is it the best "struggling band" band film either, but honestly I feel this move deserves a lot more credit than people are giving it. If you haven't seen it there are a lot of underlying clichés that people are addressing here; struggling rock band, love triangle, sex, drugs, and rock and roll (or lack thereof). But that's just it, First of all the rock and roll issue the director doesn't let you hear them play until the very end BECAUSE he doesn't want you to know until the very end that they suck! You wouldn't want to watch a film that let's you believe these guys NEVER had a chance. Secondly, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel this film utilized some basic effects as well as decent story telling to bring the idea of the film together. So the basic plot line is tired, So What, doesn't every story deserve to be told? Even your own life story deserves to be told, and you would be one arrogant S.O.B. to believe that there aren't at least a thousand stories out there that have the same basic plot line as yours. All post criticism aside this film is great, the actors do their part in bringing you into the story, especially the slow motion scenes. For me the slow motion scenes were an insight into each characters personal plight. The initial "fun with drugs" scene was a bit ordinary, however, I thought the second "FWD" scene was hilarious. So, it's not as dark as an Proyas' regular stuff but I think that's where the fun is, plus you can kind of see the dark side of the film in Stiller's character. Overall the film was a great "B" movie and that's what you have to take it for.

Rich La Bonte (flatrich) Except for the sappy, everybody wins ending (and that is the only spoiler here), this wonderfully funny and often mildly psychotic film by Alex Proyas made my day. Anyone who has ever started a little band somewhere with dreams of glory, or even roadied, groupied or otherwise participated in such an effort, should see Garage Days because this one is for us, about us and sometimes so right on the mark that it is downright scary.As a former professional musician who started in garages just like the heroes of Mr. Proyas' film, I can testify that the insanity pictured here does indeed happen - always has and always will - in the rock 'n' roll universe. Garage Days is a gem and though it is basically a comedy, even fans of Proyas' Dark City will not be disappointed.The production, actors and effects are excellent - Maya Strange stole the film for me as Kate, but the rest of the cast were terrific too.Garage Days is currently playing on cable channels in the US, so catch it if you can!

EricInAdelaide Guys, take the movie at face value - it is funny with a touch of pathos that maybe those close to the music industry might be able to chuckle at a little more than others.I noticed a comment elsewhere that suggested it might have been written my a wannabe - I suggest you do your homework. Dave Warner was one of Australia's original punks and an icon of the Western Australian music industry in the 70's (and 80's). And they did it the hard way "back then". Maybe this is how he dreamed it was.You can see touches of this "reality" everywhere.For everyone else. It is funny and it is fun. If you think young musos come from another planet... welcome aboard the spaceship Garage Days... enjoy the ride as a bunch of mates try to live the rock'n'roll dream (or is that nightmare). But it ain't a documentary (rockumentary) - that would be boring. Almost famous? Maybe.It will leave you feeling a little warm and fuzzy and maybe feeling like you are now IN on some of the IN jokes.Don't take it so seriously.Great music and some great new (and not so new) Aussie acting talent.

mwane I thoroughly enjoyed this film, it is a good fun comedy and doesn't try to be something it's not. I would highly recommend this film, it has some great laughs in it and is a feel good movie. Not another cheesy comedy, but something a bit different. Nor is it another Hollywood cliché where everything always works out in the end. The end feature during the credits is a good finish to the film. One of those movies that you will probably enjoy more the second time around because of its light hearted nature, much like Zoolander in some ways the jokes although they aren't always the best written out there are delivered particularly well by the characters. So what are you waiting for?