Starstruck (1982)

Set in Australia, a quirky young pop singer (Jo Kennedy) and her 14 year old cousin (Ross O'Donovan), who acts as her manager, go to outrageous lengths in pursuing her dreams of stardom. Directed by Gillian Armstrong (MY BRILLIANT CAREER), this is a good natured throwaway rock musical that's so infectious that it's hard to resist. Indeed, it's become a cult film in the 40 years since its release. The songs aren't particularly memorable but they're catchy enough to make you tap your feet and David Atkins' choreography is fun. Kennedy and O'Donovan are charming together and the whole film is so high spirited that it is easy to overlook how hackneyed the actual plot is. It's really not all that different from those 1930s musicals with Ruby Keeler trying to break into show business. Even if musicals aren't your thing, you might be surprised at how enjoyable a romp it all is. With Margo Lee, Pat Evison and John O'May.