Great Balls Of Fire [1989]

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Customer reviews

review by: milton date: 2008-04-07 rating:
Very dissapointing
Having recently started to enjoy the old rock and roll songs again I was looking forward to seeing the life story of one of the great rock and rollers. This film centred around the relationship with his cousin and didn't cover anything of substance about his career. There were very few of his hits played and I felt let down thinking that this was going to be a boigraphy. I also felt some scenes with his cousin were distasteful and need not of have been shown. Whilst his relationship with his cousin was inappropriate there was obviously some talent from this man which was hardly touched upon in the film. It appeared the intention was to ridicule him and add that he could also play/sing rock and roll

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review by: The Amazon Reviewer date: 2007-05-16 rating:
Doesn't even have the title song in its entirety
Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee looks like he was dragged out of an audition for Amadeus, with that pompadour on his head; and his acting is over the top, but Jerry Lee was the same person as a performer. Oddly, in my recollection, the only song in the film that is permitted to be sung to completion is "Lucky Old Sun" which Jerry Lee belts at this home as his world is caving in about him.

It's not the movie I have to have in a collection, but if it is on satellite TV when I am surfing, I will stop and watch every time.

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review by: dccmyst date: 2006-06-22 rating:
Biased.
As a fan of Jerry Lee Lewis I watched this film hoping for an insight into his character and life. The plot rolls along steadily, and the two stellar leads deliver a meaty performance giving this film much potential.

It's impact deflates somewhat by its clear bias towards the star. It is very pro Jerry pro American and leaves a little bit of a sour taste in the mouth.

I know biopics are not meant to be 100% factual but it is nieve for the director to treat the audience as thickle. Mr Lewis was a far from perfect character and although very talented it would have made much more of an impact if it showed more of his dark side instead of pandering to the fans.

A waste of Winnona and Dennis Quade. Not a bad film, but certainly not five stars.

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review by: teresa date: 2004-01-27 rating:
Great!
I am a huge fan of any biopic movie, but this was my favourite by a mile. I first saw this film as an impressionable teenager and have seen it too many times to count. It follows the rise to stardom of Jerry Lee Lewis, and his disasterous marriage to his thirteen year old cousin. Dennis Quaid is at his best here and, despite all the character's faults the viewer is still drawn to this lovable rouge.

The soundtrack is wonderful, with many of Jerry's biggest hits re-recored by the killer himself, I believe that they actually sound better than the originals, and again Dennis does a bang up job on the lip-syncing.

Overall a great film, that you will want to watch over and over again.


review by: date: 2001-04-14 rating:
Mad songs and bad behvaiour!
The story of the life of Jerry Lee Lewis - this film manages to combine a fast pace with moving story-telling. Dennis Quaid is gorgeously sexy as the lead and Winona Ryder is very convinving as the thirteen-year-old cousin who adores Jerry. No holds are barred on his unfaithfulness but genuine love for Winona's character and the film is richer for it. The piano-playing's great too! Alec Baldwin plays a role very different from his usual ones as the preacher trying to guide Jerry (who ultimately fails!). Jerry finally tells him: "If I'm going to hell, then I'm going there playing the piana!" Don't miss this one - it's a classic!

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