Rock of Ages

Appeals to viewers who enjoy exuberant jukebox spectacles, knowingly over-the-top performances, and optimistic romances about chasing creative dreams.

Tone

nostalgic, campy, playful

Payoff

amusement, swoon

Pacing

brisk

Intensity

moderate

Structure

linear

Themes

ambition, young love, artistic freedom, excess, self-discovery

Setting

1980s, glamorous Sunset Strip clubs and entertainment venues