Review of Blue Velvet (1986) by Sean D — 18 Jan 2012
When I first saw this movie, I was weirded the fuck out. It was a throroughly eerie and disturbing movie. However, a movie such as "Blue Velvet" you need to let mellow for a day or so. That being said, I have come to the conclusion that, basically, David Lynch is a freaking genius.
The movie focuses on Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan), a college student from a small town who has returned in the wake of his father's illness to run the family business. As he is walking around the old neighbourhood, Jeffrey stumbles upon a severed ear. This discovery propels Jeffrey into the seedy, twisted underbelly of crime, sex and debauchery of his seemingly innocent small town.
Lynch does a brilliant job at slowly turning what seems like a portrayal of the stereotypical American way of life (in, presumably, the 1960's), into the dark, twisted movie that only Lynch could create.
The cast is pretty decent. MacLachlan and Laura Dern each do a great job a portraying the innocent, naive students who get caught up in the investigation. Isabella Rosselini is wonderful as the tortured singer Dorothy Vallens. And a great cast of minor characters, one of which being Brad Dourif as a thug.
However, the real show stealer is Dennis Hopper. In the role that revitalized his career, Hopper plays Frank Booth, a sadistic, violent, gas-huffing, and twisted gangster who is holding Vallens's child and husband hostage. The second he comes in, the movie does a complete u-turn and takes you in a completely dark opposite direction than where you thought you were heading. He will make you uncomfortable, and disturbed which is what makes his performance so convincing.
This movie is definitely in my Top 10. I cannot recommend it enough. You will be shocked, disturbed, and in awe.
This review of Blue Velvet (1986) was written by Sean D on 18 Jan 2012.
Blue Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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