Review of Lisztomania (1975) by Andrew B — 30 Mar 2010
A prime example of a film so bad, it's brilliant. Ken Russell does another film of a composer, but giving it the same bonkers, modern attitude he'd used in Tommy (1975). Roger Daltrey plays Franz Liszt as if he were a 70's rock star, and it focuses on a supposed rivalry between him and Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas), how he tried to win the affections of Princess Carolyn of Russia (Sara Kestelman), and even encounters The Pope, (Ringo Starr, in cowboy boots as well!! :O) Probabily the most bonkers film ever made, it's the biggest load of twaddle ever made, BUT I LOVE IT!! :D It's visually beautiful, but it shows Russell at his very best with the mad imagery and sex & nudity, (get the tissues out Gentlemen!! :D) But, it has some moments in it which beggar belief!! :O Plus, it has a score by Rick Wakeman of Yes, and Daltrey is a good actor as well!! ;) :D.
This review of Lisztomania (1975) was written by Andrew B on 30 Mar 2010.
Lisztomania has generally received positive reviews.
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