Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter is one of the Greats, a ground–breaking documentary about the Rolling Stones’ ill–fated 1969 concert tour that ended in tragedy at the Altamont Speedway. Unfortunately, this review is about the other Gimme Shelter, featuring Vanessa Hudgens as a down–and–out pregnant teen accustomed to life on the streets who now seeks to turn her life around. She leaves her toxic mother (Rosario Dawson), tries to contact her birth father (Brendan Fraser), and ends up at a halfway house that may be her best chance for survival. Based on a true story.

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ClearPlay removes offensive language, references to molestation, a scene of vomiting, and some other disturbing images. There is an intensity to some scenes of arguing that could disturb or frighten sensitive viewers. The movie has a very positive underlying message that could be powerful for mature families.

Will I get ‘Satisfaction’ from Gimme Shelter or is it a ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ in the Pan?…

I don’t want to steer you away from Gimme Shelter because some audiences will be satisfied by the story. For me it was a one–note performance played repetitively, but others may find harmony in the tale’s crescendo. The performances are solid, even if the script is by the numbers.

Marty Nabhan — ClearPlay Man On The Street

Rated PG–13 for mature thematic material involving mistreatment, some drug content, violence and language — all concerning teens.; 101 mins; Directed by Ron Krauss