Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story
Original title: Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story
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The story of the Pre-Fab Four and their fight to be taken seriously as musicians.The story of the Pre-Fab Four and their fight to be taken seriously as musicians.The story of the Pre-Fab Four and their fight to be taken seriously as musicians.
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Sarah Lafleur
- Carla
- (as Sarah LaFleur)
Balázs Koós
- Beatnik Friend
- (as Balasz Kooks)
Jeffrey R. Smith
- Auditioner #2
- (as Jeff Smith)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaOne scene in the film shows a person using Liquid Paper to correct sheet music. Liquid Paper was invented by Michael Nesmith's mother.
- GoofsThe scene in the film showing the aircraft landing in Hawaii features a Boeing 747 "Jumbo Jet". These did not enter service until 1970, years after The Monkees' first Hawaii concert.
- Quotes
Harris Green: You're crazy, you know that? Do you have any idea what you have just given up?
Peter Tork: You can never move forward standing in the same place, Harris.
Harris Green: Yeah, well, let's see how many records you can sell when you're not in people's living rooms.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Showbiz Today: Episode dated 26 June 2000 (2000)
- SoundtracksLeft-Handed Strat
Written & Performed by Stan Meissner
Published by Wychwood Park Music/BMG Music Publishing Canada
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I don't know why there is so much criticism of this film. While I was watching it someone walked in and thought that it was actually 'The Monkees', that shows what a great job all the lead actors did. Aaron Lohr was quite convincing as Micky Dolenz which isn't easy as Mr Dolenz has a very unique look. Jeff Geddis was a very convincing Mike. George Stanchev did a fine job of Davy Jones in my opinion, I thought his accent was pretty good and the look was spot on. LB Fisher was a very convincing Peter Tork. They not only looked like 'The Monkees' they talked and moved like them. What more do you want from a Biopic? You will never get every detail right as you cannot cram several years into a couple of hours without some artistic license. The only film that really got it all right was Ray! The characterisations of other famous people in the film didn't quite live up to it, especially Jimmy Hendricks and The Beatles, but the Jack Nicholson was pretty good I'd say. Could they have done things better in this film? Yes of course they could, but over all it was a pretty good and convincing portrayal. My only criticism is the ending could have been better and in fact the film itself could have been a bit longer to show more about the split of the group etc. But I would still wholeheartedly recommend this film to anyone with an interest in music, the 60s or The Monkees themselves.
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- Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story
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- Toronto, Ontario, Canada(nostalgic)
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By what name was Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story (2000) officially released in Canada in English?
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