The excellently irrelevant music is played by excellently irrelevant real-life rockers.Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Owen Gleiberman
The movie's got bounce. Spanked along by a soundtrack that has a surprising punky bite for something aimed at 13-year-olds.Read Full Review »
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Carrie Rickey
Follows its heroines' rise and wising-up with a giddy, "Hard Day's Night" enthusiasm.Read Full Review »
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LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kenneth Turan
Light and frothy though all this is, there is an off-putting element to "Josie," and it's what must be the film's world record number of product placements.Read Full Review »
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Slate: David Edelstein
Even if you find the satire in Josie and the Pussycats self-serving, you might still love the movie, buy the soundtrack, and surrender to the hype. That's what happened to me.Read Full Review »
Would be more fun if it were either more shameless or more principled in the bad-girl way, taking a stance on the value of artistry and attitude over commerce.Read Full Review »
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Washington Post: Michael O'Sullivan
Cumming manages to keep the film's pandering in check with every wicked raised eyebrow.Read Full Review »
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USA Today: Susan Wloszczyna
The concept is so hypocritical, it's like Britney Spears calling Christina Aguilera underdressed and overexposed.Read Full Review »