The Story:
Rick Springfield is still rocking today. Sure, everyone knows "Jessie's Girl", but the man had a serious amount of hits, and has continued putting out quality music over the years. This is a look at some of his fans, and the relationship Rick now enjoys with these ardent fans.
That's devotion!
First, it should be noted, and is, by Rick, MTV VJ Mark Goodman and others, that back in the day when Rick was at the height of his popularity... he was a bit of a dick. ;) Never had time for his fans, or just paying them lip service, Rick moved through life at a breakneck pace.
But someday, when the star stopped shining as brightly, Rick realized that the fans were still there. They still loved the music; they still loved him.
This relationship has worked well for both, the fans and Rick both gaining insight, strength and happiness from the interaction.
While Rick appears throughout, the documentary really focuses on some of the fans. From those that came to know Rick in times of dire need and have remained loyal to the man and his music ever since, the majority of the tales aren't too borderline obsessive...
But we come close a few times!
:)
As the documentary is nearing its conclusion with the cruise, even some non-fans question how healthy the fans are obsessing after Rick Springfield. After sitting down with one, they are still just as skeptical, if not moreso.
While not nearly as consumed as anyone in this documentary, I still remain a fan of his music to this day.
The man had quite a catalog of really good songs from the 80s, many of which will be heard live on this documentary.
Available to stream instantly on Netflix as of this writing.
Final Grade: B
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Interesting once, but since the focus is on the fans more than Rick or his career, replay value really isn't there.
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