Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Konterr Brilliant and touching

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

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

Scott LeBrun "Stunt Rock" is cult filmmaker Brian Trenchard-Smiths' tribute to one of the legends in the stunt department, Aussie icon Grant Page. Page essentially plays himself as he embarks upon many daredevil acts, often getting by on not just his athleticism, but his sheer bravado. There's not much of a "story" in this movie, but its basic set-up has Grant travelling to America to work on a TV series with film star Monique van de Ven (also playing herself). He also begins work on stage shows for a highly theatrical rock band dubbed "Sorcery", who come complete with a "wizard" style magician (Paul Haynes) and a "Prince of Darkness" (Curtis Hyde). Meanwhile, a journalist (Margaret Gerard) doing a piece on job dedication becomes fascinated with Grant.It does become apparent early on that "Stunt Rock" is not so much telling a story as it is detailing (documentary style, with use of split screen) the art of stunt coordination, and the "shock rock" genre that had been in style for a number of years. As such, it does go heavy on the musical numbers. It's never more interesting than when it follows Grant and his exploits, but at least the music is pretty catchy. (Also, the keyboardist in the band is a weirdo who never takes off his hood. There's one good gag when somebody asks him to take it off.)Grants' death-defying ambitions form a great basis for the movie, and there is some breathtaking action to behold. For example, we are shown the preparation that went into a stunt that Grant performed for Philippe Moras' 1976 picture "Mad Dog Morgan". Grant is a charismatic, easygoing guy, and you do enjoy watching him ply his trade and interact with other people. Some people could argue that TOO much screen time is devoted to the band, but it does ultimately lead into the possible development of entertainment that Gerard dubs "stunt rock".Overall, quite engaging, and relatively brief in run time (96 minutes). Director Trenchard-Smith clearly has a great respect for people like Grant, and had previously made a documentary in 1973 called "The Stuntmen".Look for Richard Blackburn (director of "Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Supernatural" and co-writer of "Eating Raoul") in a supporting role as the agent; comedy legend Phil Hartman is apparently also in here somewhere.Seven out of 10.

jrdodson This movie can't decide if it is a concert film, a stunt documentary, or a love story. Ultimately, it winds up being none of the above.Choppy editing, wooden-like-a-tree acting, dreadful, repetitive and puerile songs;dialog that beggars description and magic tricks that are either interminable or transparent or both (i've seen better at a child's birthday party)--this is a perfect storm of a bad film. Perhaps it would be tolerable if watched under the influence of intoxicating substances, but any clear-headed viewer with the desire for a coherent story and interesting plot need not linger here.What baffles me most of all is where the funding came from for such a project. Assuming there was a script prior to shooting, who would bankroll such a dreadful waste of celluloid? This is nothing more than a vanity project for Grant Page, the stuntman who takes up most of the um...plot isn't the word. Ah, i have it--Grant wastes most of the screen time. You watch this, you don't tell me you weren't warned.

[email protected] "Sorcery"....(Polygram records/Sorcery music 1978) A U.S. band in the late 70's from Hollywood, California.They combined Music and Magic, in a live stage show. The theme of the show was of good vs. evil... as the Sorcerer(Merlin) takes on the Devil. Quite good actually. A true one of a kind group with great magicians and world class musicians gave an excellent live show. It was a great time for anyone seeing them LIVE! It seems they also can do tricks with time as well. They turned an hour and a half into what seems like 15 minutes!!Really extrodinary,for the viewer and the listener. I also have enjoyed their movie "STUNTROCK" as well, andthink they were an excellent example of the great Live actsof the 70's and 80's. Rock on SORCERY....Glad to see there still around.

jason-371 you won't believe your eyes! stunts! rock! it's the new style! these people really thought they were onto something here, and their earnestness, regardless of talent, helps elevate the whole film. there is no plot to speak of, although a few tangental storylines keep things moving more or less ahead. but really it's all an excuse to get from musical sequence to stunt sequence and back again. over and over and over. every moment is unbelievably absurd and surreal. many of the stunt sequences are spliced in from other films the star, Grant Page, has performed stunts in. he plays himself, as do many of the other actors and musicians here, including the amazingly awful sorcery, whose live performances, as shown here, are filled with an audience who seem to all be wondering who the hell these people are. besides this, there's a masked keyboardist! stunts painfully gone awry! chicks in gold spandex with guns! wizards! demons! 10 out of 10! especially good as a double feature with Dolemite or The Song Remains The Same. PS: a few years ago a friend had a bachelor party in which he and his buddies dressed up as Sorcery and actualy learned and played the entire soundtrack to the film. Even better was that the director, Brian Trenchard-Smith showed up and videotaped it!