Velvet Goldmine [1998]

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Audience Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 6867449000695 Format: PAL Label: 4dvd Manufacturer: 4dvd Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 4dvd Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2007-09-17 Running Time: 118 Studio: 4dvd
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: a hedonist fantasy Comment: I can never make my mind up if I like this film or not, it's certainly not 'easy' viewing, you have to concentrate on it. There's more than a nod to Oscar Wilde in it - if you read the Ellmann bio you'll find much of the script is lifted straight out of it. And the whole theory that homosexuals are in some way 'aliens' sent to earth to make society advance faster is a little far-fetched, although one can see where they're going with it. I do like the historical scope of the film though, the move from the 1850s through to the 1990s, signified in the way all flamboyant celebrities seem to be linked by an intergalatic hatpin! It's a film with a huge vision, but ultimately probably not a strong enough script to see it through; in places it seems to get muddled and lost in its own paradox. I love it best for its pure homage to the 1970s though, the outrageous costumes (the transformation of the dowdy wardrobe assistant is perfect, and it's not often Eddie Izzard is the most conservatively-dressed person on set) the mods and rockers, and the belief that sex, drugs and rock n roll are the only things worth living for. It's a hedonist fantasy in every sense, with a little bit of glitter thrown in. Customer Rating: Summary: This is a good film, don't listen to the reviewers Comment: As I have exhausted my video version I am going to buy it on dvd. I can not understand the bad reviews this gets. It is a fantastic view of underground and glam rock loosely based on famous figures but having its own identity. The music is good, the fantasy is good and the actors are good. Yes, the story is unbelievable but so what? All in all this film is good fun and one that can be watched again and again. Customer Rating: Summary: Do not expect much from this Comment: A rather confused movie, whose plot is exhausted basically after 10' minutes. The underlining message is not clear. With good will, one could only appreciate the reconstruction of some "glam rock" views, and part of the soundtrack. However, do not expect "the story of glam rock", or anything else in fact. It dissolves as soon as it reaches the end - if you make it there. More Reviews