Can't Stop the Music
Can't Stop the Music

Can't Stop the Music

1980Movie124 minEnglish

A loose biography of seminal disco hit-makers The Village People and their composer Jacques Morali.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Google Users44%
Director: Nancy WalkerGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This musical comedy loosely chronicles the formation of the disco group Village People. Aspiring songwriter Jack Moreland discovers a group of talented individuals and helps them form a band, facing challenges from a rival producer along the way. The film features vibrant musical numbers and a lighthearted plot centered on achieving fame and success in the music industry.

Critical Reception

Can't Stop the Music was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its weak plot, uninspired musical numbers, and overall poor execution. It is often cited as one of the worst films ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its nonsensical plot and unmemorable songs.
  • The performances are generally considered wooden and uninspired.
  • A prime example of a film that failed to capture the essence of its subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a tedious and disappointing musical, with many expressing disappointment in the lack of engaging performances and a coherent story.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Musical Score. It also received a nomination for Worst Actor for Bruce Jenner.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a biopic about the Bee Gees, but they pulled out, and the script was rewritten to focus on the Village People.

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adorablepanic

CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC (1980) - It's interesting to note that disco - a much-maligned and often marginalized style of music - once served as a dynamic catalyst for a serious, streetwise drama about working class dreams and realities; propelle...