Along with 'Eddie and the Cruisers' and 'Streets of Fire', Michael Paré performs in three of the greatest Rock 'n' Roll movies of all time! Eddie's comments and examples of how to play with feeling and how to 'swing' are some of the best ever. Anyone who aspires to play serious electric music should see these films, along with everyone who loves Rock and Roll and/or grew up in the '50s and '60s. Since it is a sequel film, Eddie II is sometimes passed over by afficionados, but don't let that fool you.
Have a weekend with Michael Paré and rent all three--you'll love 'em!
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Action / Drama / Music / Romance
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Action / Drama / Music / Romance
71% - Audience
6.1Plot summary
In the early 1960s, legendary rock star Eddie Wilson disappeared from the limelight when he drove his car off a Jersey bridge. Trying to escape his past, Eddie changed his name and has maintained a quiet life in Montreal as a construction worker under the name Joe West. However, the past will not die, it is screaming for resolution. His relentless desire to make music pulls him back to the stage where he forms a new band and an even better sound. Meanwhile, record company executives release newly-discovered tapes from Eddie's last album and promotes a worldwide search for the mysterious rock star. Joe West has become both mentor and nucleus for his new band that dreams of succeeding without knowing their mysterious leader is the real Eddie Wilson. As his new band reaches center stage, Eddie finally comes to terms with his past, himself and his music.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
Director
Top cast
Joe Pantoliano as Doc Robbins
Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson / Joe West
Kate Lynch as Lyndsay Caputo
Elizabeth MacRae as Reporter #3
Tech specs
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 952.92 MB
1280*688
English 2.0
NR
Movie Reviews
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A 'must see' film for anyone into Rock 'n' Roll, especially players!
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A Fun, Rocking Sequel
A Montreal construction worker joins a band and turns out to be a long-lost rock star from 1960s New Jersey - none other than Eddie Wilson (Michael Pare),who mysteriously disappeared after a road accident.
This film picks up where the first left off, almost immediately, though we get very few of the same actors. The most important (Michael Pare) is here, and hides himself very effectively under that mustache. Seriously, that is all it takes to completely hide Wilson's identity and make him a Canadian in the 1980s.
Apparently some folks at the time gave this a "worst film" nomination (though not the folks at the Razzies). That is just blasphemy. In some ways, this is just as good as the first film and really reinvents the character of Eddie Wilson for a new generation. He blends in seamlessly with a group of musicians who might rather be playing Mozart or Iron Maiden.
Unfortunately, like the first film, we get a bare boned edition on the Shout Factory blu-ray. No Michael Pare commentary, or anything else to speak of. Fans of the cult classic will be happy to get the film on BD (presumably with improved picture and sound),but will not find much else to feed their hunger.
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No Control
Yeah, I guess you needed to see part 1. I hadn't and actually thought this was a real band. I was really wrong. This 104 minute film is literally just someone trying to prove they're someone when they've already been someone when they were previously alive. Seriously, I was just curious with the title on why I picked this in my collection and I thought it was a real band. My bad. And My Waste of Time.