Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

stormy92021 I have seen this movie and thought that it was great . I even know one of the actresses in this movie . Her name is Amber Valletta she played Steve Clarks' girl friend . I thought that this movie was right on the money , there were only a few things that I learned , that I did not know about my favorite rock group. I was given the awesome opportunity to see them live and FRONT ROW on their current sold out YEAH tour . What an experience that was . It was amazing , I so wanted to meet them so bad but to no avail next time right JOE ? You did promise us next time you would spent time with us .... WE'll be waiting !!

roller_ape Back in 1990 when I was 14 years old, Def Leppard was my entire existence. My locker at school was covered with logos/pictures/etc. If your a fan of the band and know the rocky history you will really enjoy to see it all played out on the screen. Especially the saga of Rick Allen. Even if your not a huge DL fan, this movie can still be enjoyed for everyone likes a good rags to riches to insanity and then back to normal. If you have no interest in the band, you'll probably think this movie is a bit lame. While the acting is good, it is easily identified as a made for TV movie. I've never heard of any of the actors (which are all good) until I came across the familiar face of Anthony Michael Hall, playing Mutt Lange. Again just another character that if you don't know the story of the band (or the music industry) it will probably do nothing for you. Pete Willis and the early Sheffeild days were cool to see, and like I said if your a fan and know the material before you actually watch the movie, you'll love it, otherwise it makes for a good watch when nothing better is on.

isitin The true story of one of the most successful pop-metal bands of the 80s. All born in England, the group first found success at home and then, with the help of producer Mutt Lange, they began to top the US charts. Although problems with drug and alcohol addiction took their toll, it was not until a car accident took the arm of the group's drummer that the party came to a halt. Faced with the potential death of the group and pressure to find a new drummer, the group banded together and encouraged their mate to learn how to play with one arm and re-join Def Leppard. They went on to sell over 14 million albums during their next tour.

Syl When Def Leppard returned to MTV with Hysteria, it was a revolution. The band members were adolescent friends who aspired to leave their Sheffield lives behind them. Instead, they became a leader in the music industry. Hysteria's legacy still lives on to those of us who remember it. The film reminded me of their ability to triumph over tragedy. They were all young when they rose to success. Of course, they hit obstacles like alcohol, drugs, and money. When Rick loses his arm in a car accident, he is determined to return to the band. I admire the band for not turning their backs on their friend. When Steve Clark is battling alcoholism, his friends are there for him as well. The film is not great but I bet it could have been better. I liked the flashbacks in the end to show the change in their appearances. They have grown older, wiser, and better for it. The road to Hysteria was marked by tragedy and triumph at once. The song "Pour Some Sugar On Me!" was a hit video on MTV. I must have seen it a hundred times or more. In the 1980s, musicians and bands like Def Leppard created lyrics with music. Today, all there is vulgarity, sexual references, obscenity, and violence in the most popular music today. Gone are the music videos that inhabited MTV all those years. It was once a music station. I saw this film on VH-1 which was also begun as an alternative to MTV. Both now dedicate themselves to reality shows and other programming. I miss MTV and the videos like Def Leppard's Pour Some Sugar On Me, Hysteria, Photograph, Love Hurts, Animal, etc. Of course, young actors who play larger than life band members do a superb job in portraying. For a minute, I believed the band was actually playing themselves. I had to see the credits. I bet they could have marketed and released this film in the theaters and they would be rocking to the sound of Def Leppard. Too bad they placed it on television as documentary. To Def Leppard, keep rocking on.