Lack of good storyline.

Absolutely Fantastic

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Dean Torrence, played by Bruce Davison is such a good friend to ego maniac Jan Berry, played by Richard Hatch, that Berry's constant abuse of Dean, is difficult to watch. The music, from the garage spawned "Jennie Lee", to their surf sounds and beyond, is a highlight of "Deadman's Curve". The movie features a nice assortment of 50s and 60s cars throughout, including some memorable Corvettes. Jan's rehabilitation becomes somewhat tedious, dragging the second half down a notch. Nevertheless as a time capsule, the film succeeds quite nicely. The "bring out the handkerchiefs" ending is unexpected, and quite effective. - MERK

This movie was had heartbreaking moments with a mixture of beautiful moments. I love Richard Hatch portray of Jan, his portray of Jan really made me feel for Jan's feeling of helpless. I think the message in this movie was any negative moments can be converted to positive moment.Awesome movie, the movie is a torrent on the internet or in stores, its a must see movie!!!This movie was had heartbreaking moments with a mixture of beautiful moments. I love Richard Hatch portray of Jan, his portray of Jan really made me feel for Jan's feeling of helpless. I think the message in this movie was any negative moments can be converted to positive moment.Awesome movie, the movie is a torrent on the internet or in stores, its a must see movie!!!

This is the true story of pop stars Jan Berry and Dean Torrence-Jan and Dean. I never heard of them until this movie came out in 1978. It shattered all movie-of-the-week films up to that time. After seeing this, I bought all the albums available and was lucky enough to see them live 3-4 times between 1980-1985. I received their autographs shortly before Jan's passing in 2004. Richard Hatch played an outstanding role as Jan. His portrayal as Jan after his accident is remarkable. Bruce Davison as Dean is equally as good. He resembles him quite a bit. Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison actually sang "Barbara Ann" for the movie soundtrack! This movie has all the great Jan and Dean songs. This is one of the best biography movies about rock stars ever.

I just saw this again on TV for the first time in MANY years. Wow!The performances of Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison are what make the film. Especially the portrayal of Jan Berry after the accident. Very moving story. I must recommend the book Dead Man's Curve and Back: The Jan & Dean Story which goes further in-depth to their story and tells the amazing story of how this TV movie gave them a whole new career.I wish current TV movies like the recent Charlie's Angels and Three's Company movies could have been this good by taking the subjects seriously.