Review of Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) by Allan H — 18 Jun 2009

Unconvincing telling of Joe Meek's tragic lifestory. All a little mannered but without any real feeling of getting under Meek's skin. He starts off the movie as, at the very least, grossly eccentric and unravels during the course of the film without it all being made to add up.

Interesting to see that some of the musicians who were part of the Meek story played cameos as other people in the film, including Chas Hodges (of Chas'n'Dave fame) and Clem Cattini. No sign of Ritchie Blackmore though.

Some of the acting on display was quite variable, with Kevin Spacey hamming it up somewhat as the sergeant-majorish financial partner. Whatever characteristic the character had seemed to be over-emphasised.

If you're into the era of music, this will have its' charms but you might be as well waiting to rent it on DVD.