Review of Blue Velvet (1986) by Mason B — 28 May 2013
This film completely deteriorated my definition of 'normal'. This perverse, erotic thriller that expands the boundaries of romance and mystery genres, the climactic intensity is almost asphyxiating; it details the pleasures and pains of the common stereotype, revealing the wounds and scars of animals masquerading as humans, animals who hate themselves for what they aren't and what they are.
Instead of drinking and laughing like the average John Doe or Jane Roe, the citizens of Lumberton carry secrets that they would take to the grave - some of which are deadly. This sexual, violent, exciting and frankly infectious tale of suspense draws powerfully dangerous performances from Dennis Hopper, Isabella Rossellini and Kyle MacLachlan.
This movie delves into the paralyzing horrors that lay beneath the surface of the shameless, mercurial glitter of 1980s suburbia, and the brutal genius of David Lynch exchanging with the viewer through his masterful direction.
Overall, it is a daring, epic tale of innocence lost, one that signals a departure, a transition in cinema to a more visceral, graphic age. 5/5 stars.
This review of Blue Velvet (1986) was written by Mason B on 28 May 2013.
Blue Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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