Satisfaction (1988)

Perfect cast and a good story

Memorable, crazy movie

Did you people see the same film I saw?

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

I am pretty sure some other user comments have made jokes about this movie using the movie's title, so I won't even try. Anyway, this is one of a few attempts American TV network NBC made in the theatrical film department. Watching this movie, you'll get a good idea why they abandoned this avenue after just a few movies. For starters, even on the DVD this movie doesn't resemble a theatrical movie, but a made-for-TV movie. (The fact Aaron Spelling produced the movie probably explains a lot of this.) The script is terrible - I'm not sure if there is footage missing, but it sure feels like it with subjects being brought up then abandoned. As for the direction, the lowest point is when the movie is sped up to resemble Keystone Kops shorts. But what irked me the most about the movie was the characters. The acting is unbelievably bad by all the leads, and none of the band members (except maybe for the lone male member of the band) is likable in any way. And when they sing songs... ouch! I can't picture worse covers to classic rock tunes as those showcased in this movie. The movie doesn't even give viewers who are nostalgic for the '80s any... well, I said I wouldn't make jokes with the title.

Call me a glutton for punishment. I've now seen this wretched rock fantasy three times, and think I can safely call it a day after this. Bluntly, there is nothing remotely believable about Satisfaction. For starters, why would a group of rockin', freshly graduated from high school in 1988 girls spend their day playing old R&B numbers? I can buy them performing the titular Stones number, and C'mon Everybody is virtually impossible to ruin, but the cowbell-driven take on Knock on Wood is awful and the reggae-rific version of Mr. Big Stuff is a joke (and that joke just isn't funny anymore). Only some very powerful psychotropics could possibly convince anyone that Justine Bateman's Liam Neeson accompanied rendition of Dedicated to the One I Love is the future of rock and roll. And please--when was the last time an all-covers band was mooted for a European tour? Has that ever happened? I guess it's nice that Elvis Costello collects a royalty check every time Satisfaction plays on TV (the girls butcher Mystery Dance mid-movie), but that's not much compensation for what is otherwise a thoroughly awful film. Awful, awful, awful!

Justine Bateman, Julia Roberts and Liam Neeson star in this undemanding, feel-good frolic about an (almost) all-girl rock band 'Mystery' band and their adventures and heartbreak. Really enjoyable - but not critically brilliant. Perfect for a night of escapism with the girls! And jolly soundtrack. If you liked 'Mystic Pizza' you'll love 'Satisfaction'! Bateman's character Jennie Lee fronts a rock band, playing lots of well-known cover versions, including the rolling stones song of the film's title... They spend a summer by the sea, playing at a club owned by Liam Neeson's songwriter-fallen-on-hard-times. Bateman and Neeson's characters get briefly romantically entwined and Julia Roberts' character is looking for a man with some money! Harmless sex'n'drugs'n'rock'n'roll adventure (with a bit of romance). There's not much to it, but if you were young in the eighties, it'll make you smile.

If you grew up in the states, in the 80s, than you will love this movie. It is cheesy, but that is the point. I have to say it may be different to watch for the first time post millennium. However, watching it again after several years, it is still awesome. The music is great (again maintain perspective here, it is a fun, not serious, 80s movie) and I wish they had a soundtrack. Seeing Malory from Family ties (lead singer) and Julia Roberts as a younger actress brings back so many memories!Great movie to watch with girlfriends on a Friday night or with your big/little sister to go back in time for an hour and a half.