The Star Maker

I haven't done a review in years, but I saw this movie on YouTube. It's campy and cheesy, but it worked for me. The script is weak, but luckily, Hudson worked well with the women involved so that really helped, given the storyline! I really enjoyed Hudson in it. I bet he wasn't thrilled with the script, but he always committed to any role that he did. He was committed to the Danny character and had great chemistry with Melanie Griffith. I believed their relationship and loved the interactions between the two. I forgot how good of an actress Grffith is. She and Hudson carry the film. Susanne Pleshette looked beautiful, but her character is very under-developed and poorly written. She literally did the best with what she had. The ladies who played the mother and daughter were the weakest line. They had NO chemistry whatsoever. They were poorly cast. I think the daughter was chosen based on her looks. I would have given the movie a 7 if it wasn't for them. All and all, if you loved Rock and Melanie, The Star Maker, is a hidden gem.