Light of Day

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Light of Day ★★ 1987 (PG-13)

A rock ‘n' roll semi-musical about a workingclass brother and sister who escape from their parents and aimless lives through their bar band. Script tends to fall flat, although both Fox and Jett are believable. Title song written by Bruce Springsteen. 107m/C VHS . Michael J. Fox, Joan Jett, Gena Rowlands, Jason Miller, Michael McKean, Michael Rooker, Michael Dolan; D: Paul Schrader; W: Paul Schrader; C: John Bailey; M: Thomas Newman.

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