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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.4 / 100
1994·Comedy / Crime / Music·1h 32m

AIRHEADS

“The amps are on but nobody's home.”

The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.

Above the Line
Michael Lehmann·DirectorRich Wilkes·WriterJohn Schwartzman·Director of PhotographyCarter Burwell·Original Music ComposerStephen Semel·Editor
Cast
Brendan Fraser·Chester 'Chazz' DarveySteve Buscemi·RexAdam Sandler·PipJoe Mantegna·IanChris Farley·Officer WilsonJudd Nelson·Jimmie WingAmy Locane·KaylaMichael McKean·Milo JacksonDavid Arquette·CarterNina Siemaszko·Suzzi
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Michael Lehmann·DirectorRichard Oswald·Second Assistant DirectorJoe Camp III·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Rich Wilkes·Writer
Camera· 2
John Schwartzman·Director of PhotographyMitch Dubin·Camera Operator
Editing· 3
Stephen Semel·EditorDennis McNeill·Color TimerGary Burritt·Negative Cutter
Sound & Music· 7
Carter Burwell·Original Music ComposerBill W. Benton·Sound Re-Recording MixerKimberly Harris·ADR SupervisorChris Carpenter·Sound Re-Recording MixerHamilton Sterling·Supervising Sound EditorDoug Hemphill·Sound Re-Recording MixerLia Vollack·Music Coordinator
Art & Design· 6
David Nichols·Production DesignBridget Kelly·Costume DesignEdward T. McAvoy·Art DirectionDeborah La Mia Denaver·Makeup SupervisorLawrence A. Hubbs·Set DesignerDavid Brace·Leadman
Production· 4
Todd R. Baker·Executive ProducerMark Burg·ProducerRobert Simonds·ProducerIra Shuman·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 4
Candace Neal·Hair SupervisorErnie F. Orsatti·Stunt CoordinatorDavid Dubois·Chief Lighting TechnicianSteve Irwin·Video Assist Operator
By the Numbers
57.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$6M
ROI -62%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Airheads's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#A6A6A6
#333333
#800000
Mood
Rebellious, Comedic, Rock And Roll
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Three men are standing in a line against a white background with black height measurement lines. The man on the left wears a purple beanie and a plaid shirt, lo”

comedymusiccrime
Key Elements
GuitarSubmachine GunBeaniePlaid ShirtRipped JeansBoots
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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