Appollonia Kotero makes a good debut as Princes sexy love interest. Clarence Williams is very good as the abusive father as well. Prince is actually quite good on the drama side, when he's not striking a pose. It's all stuff we have seen in coming of age dramas of course, but this is combined as a musical, a very stylised musical. During the course of the film the Kid learns a few lessons in life, and learns to appreciate his friends more. One the side the Kid's parents are having trouble, with his dad abusing her violently. The owner of the club is frustrated with the Kid's arrogance and little does the Kid know that he could soon be fired and replaced by a rival. On the dramatic side of things the story centres around the Kid (Prince) a young artist and regular spot at a club. While this film isn't as good as 8 mile as a recent example, this is entertaining none the less and the soundtrack is much better. Much like other films that centre around the struggling young musician trying to be big, this has a hint of drama in it to add a dimension to the musical numbers. The film is 90 or so minutes of posing but in truth it is easy to see why it is such a cult classic. This electrifying musical has more than a whiff of egotism from it's star, the musical genius that is Prince.
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