Python Hyena Detroit Rock City (1999): Dir: Adam Rifkin / Cast: Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, Lin Shaye, Natasha Lyonne, James DeBello: It resembles the hilarious Rock N' Roll High School in look, era and madness that celebrates KISS through the hysteria of its fans in this maddening comedy. Detroit represents destination, reputation and enthusiasm. Inspiring setup follows four high school teens on a road trip to obtain KISS tickets after the protesting mother of one of the boys burns their previous tickets. High energy farce that breaks more rules than it should. The portrayal of Priests and religious figures is offensive. Directed by Adam Rifkin with hysteria satire that remembers the mentality of music and the so-called rules. Lin Shaye steals scenes as a protesting mother. Her opening scene is priceless with an interrupted evening but the rebellious defeat may require discernment. Sam Huntington plays her son seeking escape, which he finds in union with his friends and their love for KISS. Edward Furlong plays the ring leader who strikes more trouble than needed. Natasha Lyonne plays a hitchhiker whom they saved. KISS make the promising appearance on stage with their phantom face paint and a knack for revealing the tongue. One can argue the morality of the rebellious nature of the teens that seems to be applauded but it also examines an era that knows no shame. Score: 7 / 10

ebiros2 There are lots of really bad B movies, but this one is definitely not one of them. In fact it's one of the better teen themed movies around. It's made in the late '90s, but the scene seems to be set in the mid '80s, and many of the rock classics from the '80s are used in this movie.Four kids who are big fan of Kiss are treated rather badly by their mother and just about everyone else just because they like Kiss. The story is really good, and so are the casts. Many good looking guys and girls gets into all sorts of unexpected loving relationships in this movie.Kiss' Gene Simmons' wife Shannon Tweed makes appearance as one of the lady at the bar.Pretty good movie that you have to see to appreciate how good it is.

rcantabile I was in the third row in Largo, MD for the 1977 KISS concert -- my first rock concert ever.Those of us who lived KISS will understand this movie. There's a lot here that reminds us of what we went through as kids: defending the band, loving the music, feeling like outsiders much of the time but loving every minute of it.This is a fantastic movie for the KISS fan. I felt like I relived a part of my life while I watched it (in 9 parts on youtube! -- god bless the internet).The IMDb ratings scale needs to go to 11 for masterpieces like this. Fantastic acting, great camera work, wonderful soundtrack, and most importantly, a real feel for what actually happened during this time in America. Cheers

SHB_73 Detroit Rock City is a fun adventure comedy that tells the story of 4 friends who will stop at nothing to get into a KISS concert. Trip, Lex, Hawk, and Jam are ready to take a trip to the concert in Detroit, but Jam's fanatically religious and chain-smoking mother (Lin Shaye in an incredible performance) discovers the tickets and burns them in front of him. Undeterred, the boys still travel to Detroit running into trouble along the way and doing whatever it takes to get tickets, from stripping to attempted mugging and so forth. Do the boys get into the concert? You'll have to see the movie to find out. Detroit Rock City is a fun movie and you don't have to be a KISS fan to enjoy it. Lets Rock!!