Review of Blue Velvet (1986) by David S — 25 Nov 2011
David Lynch recreates the "American dream" in Blue Velvet with an underground decrepit world. He shows it well within the first few scenes using the analogy of a beautifully green-cut lawn covering a roach infestation.
However, although the messages and tone of the film were not lost on viewing, it is difficult to truly connect everything into a film that can be admired. It is jagged, it lacks certain character development, and it has many scenes that add no true relevance to the story or mood.
Hopper's performance is somewhat exaggerated and over-the-top, though admirable none-the-less and the change in character of MacLachlan does show the impact of the dirty on the clean. Lynch is good at getting his niche audience.
Sadly, I am not one of them.
This review of Blue Velvet (1986) was written by David S on 25 Nov 2011.
Blue Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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