Jem and the Holograms plays out as a modernized origin story for the "musical superhero" characters that are depicted in the popular Jem cartoon series: a show which aired from 1985-88. However, when Jerrica is faced with a career decision that would put her at odds with her sisters, she is forced to re-evalute her priorities - and consider what it really means to be true to yourself. Shortly thereafter, Jerrica and the others are offered a tour deal from Starlight Music head honcho Erica Raymond (Juliette Lewis) which they accept, sending the four young musicians further on their way to becoming musical superstars. When Jerrica hesitates to upload a video of herself performing in disguise, going by the nickname "Jem" (which her late father gave her), Kimber takes the initiative and posts the clip online - unexpectedly turning "Jem" into an overnight viral hit in the process of doing so. Jem and the Holograms tells the story of Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples), a talented young singer who lives in a small California town with her sister Kimber (Stefanie Scott) and foster sisters Aja (Hayley Kiyoko) and Shana (Aurora Perrineau), all of which are likewise aspiring musicians, under the care of Jerrica and Kimber's Aunt Bailey (Molly Ringwald). ![]() ![]() What good intentions Jem and the Holograms has are weighed down by its cheap aesthetic and thinly-drawn storyline.
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