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The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

This movie was had heartbreaking moments with a mixture of beautiful moments. I love Richard Hatch portray of Jan, his portray of Jan really made me feel for Jan's feeling of helpless. I think the message in this movie was any negative moments can be converted to positive moment.Awesome movie, the movie is a torrent on the internet or in stores, its a must see movie!!!This movie was had heartbreaking moments with a mixture of beautiful moments. I love Richard Hatch portray of Jan, his portray of Jan really made me feel for Jan's feeling of helpless. I think the message in this movie was any negative moments can be converted to positive moment.Awesome movie, the movie is a torrent on the internet or in stores, its a must see movie!!!

This is the true story of pop stars Jan Berry and Dean Torrence-Jan and Dean. I never heard of them until this movie came out in 1978. It shattered all movie-of-the-week films up to that time. After seeing this, I bought all the albums available and was lucky enough to see them live 3-4 times between 1980-1985. I received their autographs shortly before Jan's passing in 2004. Richard Hatch played an outstanding role as Jan. His portrayal as Jan after his accident is remarkable. Bruce Davison as Dean is equally as good. He resembles him quite a bit. Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison actually sang "Barbara Ann" for the movie soundtrack! This movie has all the great Jan and Dean songs. This is one of the best biography movies about rock stars ever.

I just saw this again on TV for the first time in MANY years. Wow!The performances of Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison are what make the film. Especially the portrayal of Jan Berry after the accident. Very moving story. I must recommend the book Dead Man's Curve and Back: The Jan & Dean Story which goes further in-depth to their story and tells the amazing story of how this TV movie gave them a whole new career.I wish current TV movies like the recent Charlie's Angels and Three's Company movies could have been this good by taking the subjects seriously.

This is an excellent, emotionally compelling telling of the life of Jan Berry. The best thing is the performance of Richard Hatch as Jan, who should have at least been nominated for an Emmy for it, but was overlooked. He is brilliant as he captures Jan's handicap and struggle with aphasia. He also is uncanny at capturing Jan's personality and sense of humor, which is readily apparent to anyone who has seen Jan and Dean in concert. Bruce Davidson is also excellent in the less-showy role of Dean Torrence. Highly recommended for fans of mid '60s music, or anyone interested in dramatic biographical stories.