The Dirt
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): March 22, 2019
6.8
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Generally favorable reviews based on 82 Ratings
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upsidedownjackMar 31, 2019
I enjoyed this since it reminded me what I missed (thank God) when I left Mick Mars just before this film starts. But Mick's pre Crue adventures and life and death stories blows this weak Dirt story out of the water. Here is a story from theI enjoyed this since it reminded me what I missed (thank God) when I left Mick Mars just before this film starts. But Mick's pre Crue adventures and life and death stories blows this weak Dirt story out of the water. Here is a story from the audio book "Motley Rock Stories" about Mick Mars and where Tommy Lee got the idea to be the 2nd flying drummer as Mick helped me become the first. Believe it or not. https://youtu.be/ggHQ79kNDv8… Expand
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Carol_reviewsApr 23, 2019
More raunchy than the Queen biopic but with unlikable characters. The actors are fine and have a certain on screen chemistry, but the uneven script doesn’t do them any favours. Especially the last act is dreadful doing a 360 and wanting theMore raunchy than the Queen biopic but with unlikable characters. The actors are fine and have a certain on screen chemistry, but the uneven script doesn’t do them any favours. Especially the last act is dreadful doing a 360 and wanting the audience to just forget what has passed before. If you like your protagonists to be as hedonistic obnoxious as possible or fancy a nostalgia trip set around 80's sunset strip extravaganza it ain't half bad.… Expand
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crankyermaMar 27, 2019
Was it "Almost Famous?" No. Was it fun and fairly faithful to the source material without being completely pornographic? Yes. Was it fun as hell? Damn straight.Screw the critics.
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7
psychomuseMar 30, 2019
Bad acting, bad writing, bad movie about bad boys in a bad 80's hair band. I loved it!
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4
PrimrosehillMar 25, 2019
A quick run through a stupid hedonistic destructive rock cliché life with some entertainment potential
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10
iadoreeMar 31, 2019
Love the film, the cast is great !!! Any film that I do not click stop and wanna watch again is great. Loved Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee's characters, those characters alone could carry the film
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4
JLuis_001Mar 28, 2019
Although the famous rockstar lifestyle with sex, drugs, alcohol and rock and roll is a lifestyle that many people admire, to tell the truth I have always found it too insipid.

But it's fair to recognize that if there was a band that lived toAlthough the famous rockstar lifestyle with sex, drugs, alcohol and rock and roll is a lifestyle that many people admire, to tell the truth I have always found it too insipid.

But it's fair to recognize that if there was a band that lived to the maximum that doctrine was Mötley Crüe, but evidently the film only risks enough to feel moderately entertaining and unfortunately the whole set is just a cliche of praise to that lifestyle and that definitely makes this film a loser.

Want more content? Better read the book and not that it's great literature but it's infinitely more enjoyable.

This film and Bohemian Rhapsody have already failed me, but I still have high hopes for Rocket Man.… Expand
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Doowop666Apr 6, 2019
Really boring movie. It literally depicts the band as dumb empty drug addicts going from one concert and gangbang to another (i.e. rock stereotype). It's a standard formulaic biopic but without any redeeming qualities. If you watch it all theReally boring movie. It literally depicts the band as dumb empty drug addicts going from one concert and gangbang to another (i.e. rock stereotype). It's a standard formulaic biopic but without any redeeming qualities. If you watch it all the way thru, you might even catch herpes.… Expand
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coolunmeMar 23, 2019
A sh*t movie about some sh*tty a holes and their equally odorous music. One of these sh*ts literally destroyed the greatest glam band ever (Hanoi Rocks) by driving off a cliff with their drummer. This is spinal dud.
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10
my02Mar 24, 2019
I have no idea why the critic score is so low. What a ride to watch. It's like the Queen movie but funnier, crazier, more disgusting (throwing up on a stripper is just one fleeting moment), more sex, a lot more drugs. Parts were hard toI have no idea why the critic score is so low. What a ride to watch. It's like the Queen movie but funnier, crazier, more disgusting (throwing up on a stripper is just one fleeting moment), more sex, a lot more drugs. Parts were hard to watch. Several times I was howling. Acting was good & you get to know each member as a character. I'd truthfully give it an 8 out of 10. But 10 since the critics are clearly in a mood.
It's worth seeing just to witness the story.… Expand
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10
max122Mar 24, 2019
A really good movie about one of the most popular glam metal band of the '80s.
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8
imfirst69Apr 3, 2019
Just goes to show professional critics pretty much suck. Better movie then the latest Star Wars films that for sure.
0 of 1 users found this helpful01
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7
mohamad91hkJul 12, 2019
Actually, I didn't know Mötley Crüe before because I am not a fan of Metal music beside I am not from USA, but this movie is really enjoyable even if you aren't a fan of Mötley Crüe.

It's a fast-paced movie and full of insane moments thatActually, I didn't know Mötley Crüe before because I am not a fan of Metal music beside I am not from USA, but this movie is really enjoyable even if you aren't a fan of Mötley Crüe.

It's a fast-paced movie and full of insane moments that make you wondering what a dirt life they were living, beside some emotional moment that let you sympathize with them.… Expand
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MovieMessiahMar 26, 2020
Great work and soundtrack. Don't need better scenario for biography movie. Accting is great too.
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CraigG58Apr 19, 2019
Watched this last night on Netflix. In a nutshell, it's like they dropped Mötley Crüe into an episode of The Monkees TV series.

Unfortunately for me, that's 1 hour and 48 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Unless you enjoy comediesWatched this last night on Netflix. In a nutshell, it's like they dropped Mötley Crüe into an episode of The Monkees TV series.

Unfortunately for me, that's 1 hour and 48 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Unless you enjoy comedies about has-been Rock bands, don't even waste your time.… Expand
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clem666Mar 21, 2021
Everything looked great for this attractive Mötley Crüe biopic. Everything before you take a look at it. I never saw a movie so representative of itself in its five first minutes. Yep, in less than five minutes, you saw it all. On the menu ofEverything looked great for this attractive Mötley Crüe biopic. Everything before you take a look at it. I never saw a movie so representative of itself in its five first minutes. Yep, in less than five minutes, you saw it all. On the menu of originality of rock bands biopics we have : flashing boobs, drugs and alcohol abuse (but those certainly are unavoidable classics), groupies, family feuds, long worldwide tours, a lot of sex, stupid characters, pre-juvenile and childish jokes, arguments within the band and violence among others.

The movie quickly becomes disjointed and its pace becomes really tricky. 'The Dirt' will surely bombard you of naked women and sex scenes in order to get a bit of the public's attention. It will not hide product placements as Jack Daniels and Marshall technology. As the events go on and on the characters appear to have less and less depth until you reach the 'I-don't-care-anymore' point. It is better that way because if you try to hang on that will be your humanity that will take a hard shot.

Surprisingly there are some parts in which the movie tries to be moving and more coherent but these parts totally fall apart with the terrible acting and scenarists' writing skills. The impression of having wasted time at the end is omnipresent.… Expand
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YanstarrJun 5, 2019
I was looking forward to this movie but I ended up being disappointed. The movie is really cheesy.
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10
FalsE_17Aug 10, 2019
Enjoyed it a lot, a great movie with great actors and a great story. I strongly recommend for you to watch it atleast 2 times.
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10
StilesoldAug 30, 2019
Well, it's Mötley Crüe. That's enough to make the movie fantastic. The actors are not exactly identical to the musicians they perform but offer good performances
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AWESOM-0Jul 20, 2020
Of course you have to be a fan of Motley Crue to enjoy this movie. I grew up on their music and these stories.
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10
Amcdonald6104Feb 15, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a good movie! So accurate and I wasn’t even alive during this generation but I grew up with my dad and uncle in a rock band in our hometown so I LOVE 70’s/80’s rock music! It literally was the best and the worst of times and this movie nailed it. I’ve watched ‘The Dirt’ at least 8 times now if not more and I’d watch it again RIGHT NOW!… Expand
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amorefilmAug 12, 2020
If you weren't a fan of Mötley Crüe before this outrageous biopic then you certainly will be after. Based on the book written by the band this movie does not hold back. Along with the sex, drugs and rock n' roll you'd expect in a movie aboutIf you weren't a fan of Mötley Crüe before this outrageous biopic then you certainly will be after. Based on the book written by the band this movie does not hold back. Along with the sex, drugs and rock n' roll you'd expect in a movie about one of the best bands in the world, there are incredible highs and crashing lows. The actors all do a superb job in transforming in Nikki, Tommy, Mick and Vince. Would highly recommend.… Expand
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
The film feels misguided. 
It presents us the facts, most many would already know if they even become slightly acquainted with he band's history, and instead of feeling remorse and an understanding of the events that had transpired, itThe film feels misguided. 
It presents us the facts, most many would already know if they even become slightly acquainted with he band's history, and instead of feeling remorse and an understanding of the events that had transpired, it lavishly glamourizes its downer moments on an equal plain as its upper moments.
 I understand that this is all a part of the 1980's pop culture lifestyle, but it ultimately drowns the film in sacrificial substance style.… Expand
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MrMordenJul 17, 2023
Any movie the critics hate means it's good. It's a non woks movie that shows masculinity, drugs, and using woman. It's awsome fun to watch.
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