
For years, the record industries have inserted subliminal messages into music so that they can turn teenagers into brain dead zombies who do nothing but buy, buy, buy. And whenever the musician or band finds out the truth, the record company silences them to keep the truth from coming out. When the hot boy band DuJour discovers this, their manager, Wyatt Frame, under his evil, corrupt boss, Fiona, has the plane they are flying in crashed and him looking for a new band to use ... (Full plot summary below)
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For years, the record industries have inserted subliminal messages into music so that they can turn teenagers into brain dead zombies who do nothing but buy, buy, buy. And whenever the musician or band finds out the truth, the record company silences them to keep the truth from coming out. When the hot boy band DuJour discovers this, their manager, Wyatt Frame, under his evil, corrupt boss, Fiona, has the plane they are flying in crashed and him looking for a new band to use for their evil schemes. Enter Josie, the ditsy Melody, and the tough Valerie, from Josie and the Pussycats, a small band who wants to make it to the big time. When they are discovered by Wyatt, they give in and become big rock stars. But will they find out that they are just pawns for the record industry or will fame take them over?
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| Film.comSean P. MeansI've seen NBA games where the advertising was more discreet. |
| Palo Alto WeeklyJeanne AufmuthShameless product placement adds a refreshing wink and a nudge to this hyper kinetic rags-to-riches musical |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonJosie and the Pussycats moves like one of its songs, fast, sexy, and fun. |
| Empire MagazineCaroline WestbrookWhile this may not be high art, this is still one of the most consistently entertaining films you're likely to see all summer. |
| Baltimore SunChris KaltenbachThe action is as perky as the main characters. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerAmusing comedy that transcends its all-too-obvious silliness thanks to a trio of sweet performances, some catchy songs and some spot-on gags at the expense of teen culture. |
| San Diego MetropolitanJean LowerisonSend the teens to this one. See it yourself if you're in the mood for something that won't require much of you. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaSoft but no less entertaining (and very timely) satire on commercialism in contemporary society, , particularly in the burgeoning teen pop music market. |
| Apollo GuideBrian WebsterRoughly akin to a long, boring pop music video. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanJosie and the Pussycats is a lot of fun, a movie filled with laughs and enough ammunition to hit the satiric bullseye more often than not. |