Johnny Castle: Rising Star

November. 18,2006      
Rating:
4.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Ever since he was a kid, Johnny Castle had a dream: to become a movie star. Driven by his obsession, Johnny moved to Los Angeles, and the corner of Hollywood and Vine Boulevards became his natural stage on which to promote himself. Johnny is absolutely convinced that some day a producer or a director will sign him for their next movie. Even though Johnny has this optimistic way of looking at life, in the three years since his move to Los Angeles he has only been able to get a small part in a science fiction B-movie. Very soon the movie will debut in the theaters, and Johnny wants to show the result of his work to his father, who lives in Chicago. He obtains a preview DVD copy of the movie from the director so that he'll be able to present it to his dad as a wonderful birthday surprise.

Vincent Di Paolo as  Himself

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Reviews

VeteranLight
2006/11/18

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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ThrillMessage
2006/11/19

There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.

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Gutsycurene
2006/11/20

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

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Nayan Gough
2006/11/21

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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