Review of Absolute Beginners (1986) by Tara H — 12 Jan 2008
Based in Colin MacInnes' novel about London life in 1957, when post-war austerity was shifting towards multiculuralism and youth culture. However, the film has little of the original's downbeat cool.
Instead, it is a brash and breathless revival of the teen musical - Summer Holiday meets MTV. Much-hyped, it was widely panned on its release. But although meandering and patchy, it is visually stunning with a great soundtrack - cameos from Bowie, Sade, Ray Davies, Paul Weller and Slim Gaillard showcase the continuing vibrancy of British pop culture.
This review of Absolute Beginners (1986) was written by Tara H on 12 Jan 2008.
Absolute Beginners has generally received mixed reviews.
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