Movie

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989 · 104 min

It is a dramatic journey of a musician struggling to reclaim his past glory against industry pressures.

Tagline: The Legend, The Music, The Man.
Overview: In the sixties, Eddie and the Cruisers were the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up...only Eddie is not dead. He works as a carpenter in Montreal, but his love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Music, identity, betrayal, ambition
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
identity
betrayal
ambition
memory
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none