Jem and the Holograms (2015)

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As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. Four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice.

Introduction
The 2015 movie "Jem and the Holograms" is a musical adventure drama directed by Jon M. Chu. A live-action adjustment and modern-day reimagining of a 1980s animated tv series, the motion picture stars Aubrey Peeples as Jerrica/ Jem, Stefanie Scott as Kimber, Hayley Kiyoko as Aja, and Aurora Perrineau as Shana. Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis play supporting roles.

Plot Summary
The story focuses on Jerrica, a timid and musically skilled young woman, and her three siblings Kimber, Aja, and Shana. They cope with their Aunt Bailey (Molly Ringwald) and battle to make ends satisfy. Jerrica writes and records tunes but is hesitant to share her music. One day, Kimber covertly records Jerrica singing one of her songs impersonated her change ego 'Jem' and submits it on YouTube. The video goes viral over night, bringing Jem into the spotlight, bring in the attention of Starlight Productions' CEO, Erica Raymond (Juliette Lewis).

Becoming Jem and the Holograms
The record company turns her into a sensation, presenting her and her sisters as a band, "Jem and the Holograms". Preferred by the skill scout, Jerrica and her siblings are executed a whirlwind of recording sessions, photoshoots, and performances and soon become an international phenomenon. However, Erica's managing nature develops friction within the band. She tries to bring Jerrica under her influence, triggering a rift in between her and her sisters.

Sub-plot: The Mystery of Synergy
Alongside the band's rise to fame, the movie introduces a sub-plot including "Synergy", a robot left by their departed father. Synergy, when triggered by Jerrica's earrings, begins predicting pieces of a map. The ladies embark on a city-wide witch hunt, at the end of which they discover a message left by their dad. He tells them about Synergy, and how it was created as a source of inspiration and assistance for them.

Conflict and Resolution
After a row with Erica, the band separates, and Jerrica is left alone. Feeling betrayed by her change ego's appeal, Jerrica returns to her roots and reunites with her sis. The ladies choose to perform without Starlight Productions' assistance. This accompanies the last hint that Synergy provides, leading them to a final performance at the LA Open Air Theatre, indicating their daddy desired them to remain united.

Conclusion: A New Beginning
The band carries out with no adjustment from the record company, using their skill alone to win over the crowd. Their successful gig catches the attention of the record business, which consents to sign them once again, however under their terms. The film concludes, leaving the audience with a feel-good ending where music and sisterhood prevail over business control.

Overall
"Jem and the Holograms" mixes character-building, family characteristics, social networks impact, corporate greed, and the power of self-expression through music into a single narrative. With strong performances, emotional sub-plots, and appealing music, the movie creates a motivating story about remaining real to oneself, and the strength of unity and household.

Top Cast

  • Aubrey Peeples (small)
    Aubrey Peeples
    Jerrica Benton / Jem
  • Stefanie Scott (small)
    Stefanie Scott
    Kimber Benton
  • Hayley Kiyoko (small)
    Hayley Kiyoko
    Aja
  • Aurora Perrineau (small)
    Aurora Perrineau
    Shana
  • Ryan Guzman (small)
    Ryan Guzman
    Rio Raymond
  • Molly Ringwald (small)
    Molly Ringwald
    Aunt Bailey
  • Juliette Lewis (small)
    Juliette Lewis
    Erica Raymond
  • Isabella Kai (small)
    Isabella Kai
    Young Jerrica
  • Barnaby Carpenter
    Emmett Benton
  • Jason Kennedy (small)
    Jason Kennedy
    Jason Kennedy
  • Nathan Moore (small)
    Nathan Moore
    Zipper