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Josie and the Pussycats (2001) Rank 3 Reviews
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San Francisco Chronicle (Wesley Morris)
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Kidzworld
This movie is a fast-paced, visual rollercoaster that will leave you itching to start your own band and dump all your brand name gear in the closest trash bag. Warning: if you are a pop culture junkie with a thing for boybands you better be able to laugh ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Kidzworld
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Variety (Joe Leydon)
Sensationally exuberant, imaginatively crafted and intoxicatingly clever. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Variety (Joe Leydon)
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filmcritic.com plays with the Pussycats
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Detroit News (Susan Stark)
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Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
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Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Soft but no less entertaining (and very timely) satire on commercialism in contemporary society, , particularly in the burgeoning teen pop music market. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
We could have been subjected to yet another tale about one-hit wonders and band egos, but this is a straight-up satire of the music world today and the marketing behind it. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Shameless product placement adds a refreshing wink and a nudge to this hyper kinetic rags-to-riches musical ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Josie 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. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
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Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
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TV Guide (Frank Lovece)
That rare film aimed at teenage girls that's still enjoyable for grownup viewers. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at TV Guide (Frank Lovece)
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LA Weekly (Chuck Wilson)
A surprisingly smart satire around the bubble-gum band that first found life in the pages of the Archie comic book series. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at LA Weekly (Chuck Wilson)
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Cinemania (Dan Jardine)
Boasts a self-referential irreverence that gleefully attacks pop culture by using members of pop culture ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Cinemania (Dan Jardine)
The Trades (Jonathan Sudduth)
The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)
DVD Net (Amy Flower)
Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
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Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)
The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
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Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
The movie's got bounce. Spanked along by a soundtrack that has a surprising punky bite for something aimed at 13-year-olds. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
It's a silly, goofball romp, sure, but this newfangled Josie rocks far harder than her predecessor. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)
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Mr. Showbiz (Kevin Maynard)
Dippy, funny, and fast-paced enough to be a guilty pleasure. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Mr. Showbiz (Kevin Maynard)
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Matinee Magazine (Chuck Rudolph)
An infectious bubblegum spirit keeps the film watchable even when it crashes and burns. ...read the complete Josie and the Pussycats movie review at Matinee Magazine (Chuck Rudolph)
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