The Banger Sisters (2002)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Bob Dolman

Writer (WGA):

Bob Dolman (written by)

Release Date:

20 September 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Some friendships last forever... like it or not.

Plot:

Lavinia and Suzette, former rock groupies and best friends, reconnect after 20 years; one is still as wild as ever, while the other has adopted a more conservative lifestyle.

Plot Keywords:

Bartender | Writer | Groupie | Road Trip | Gun

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win

Cast

Goldie Hawn	...	Suzette
Susan Sarandon	...	Lavinia Kingsley
Geoffrey Rush	...	Harry Plummer
Erika Christensen	...	Hannah Kingsley
Robin Thomas	...	Raymond Kingsley
Eva Amurri	...	Ginger Kingsley
Matthew Carey	...	Jules
Andre Ware	...	Jake
Adam Tomei	...	Club Owner
Sal Lopez	...	Pump Attendant
Kohl Sudduth	...	Hotel Clerk
Tinsley Grimes	...	Prom Girl
Larry Krask	...	Man in Bar
Marlayna Cherisse	...	Young Groupie (as Marlayna Garrett)
Josh Todd	...	L.A. Buckcherry Band Member

MPAA:

Rated R for language, sexual content and some drug use.

Runtime:

USA:98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Finland:K-11 (VHS) | Finland:K-15 (DVD) | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | France:U | Germany:12 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #38849) | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Trivia:

Eva Amurri not only plays Susan Sarandon's daughter, but can also be seen as the younger version of Lavinia in Suzette's photo collection.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The Polaroid film used in the "Rock Cock" collection was not made in the late '60s and early '70s when Suzette and Vinnie would have been going to the concerts of Jim Morrison etc.

Quotes:

Ginger: He failed me for NO REASON.
Lavinia: It says here you ran a red light.
Ginger: Mom, as if I'd do that in a test.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving (#3.9)" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Burn Out

Brutal

It's a shame that two such talented actors as Sarandon and Hawn would allow themselves to be cast in such a dreadful movie. The basic premise of two former sluts getting together again after many years is pretty sad. I assume the writers felt it was funny to have the "sisters" keep a collection of photos of the penises of old time rock stars. This film should not have made it past the idea stage.