Review of Blue Velvet (1986) by Eytan D — 31 Aug 2014
Where "Blue Velvet" stands as a David Lynch film is hard to pinpoint. It's not as interested in confusing the audience and blurring reality lines as, say, "Mullholland Drive" or "Eraserhead".
However, Lynch applies his signature mood and incredible skill for turning our perception of a good, happy world on its ear. In that way, it's arguably his best movie. It's a suspenseful, at times dreamlike, startlingly erotic, even frightening thriller.
Lynch's story is a definite attention-grabber, and it has terrific performances all around. But it's Dennis Hopper's unforgettable turn as Frank Booth that really brings out the chills. A little over the top, but still very subtly psychotic, he turns Frank into an almost uncontrollable monster, and it's more terrifying knowing that people like him really exist.
If I were to list my top 10 thrillers, "Blue Velvet" takes a slot with the likes of Hitchcock, Carpenter, and De Palma.
This review of Blue Velvet (1986) was written by Eytan D on 31 Aug 2014.
Blue Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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