Review of Blue Velvet (1986) by Mike R — 08 Jun 2014
Unnervingly surreal, awfully violent and cruelly misogynistic, this is a film that leaves a bad taste in your mouth and a lingering air of disturbance. Still, it's thesis of unmasking the suburban facade to reveal a sadistic underworld is brilliant, and it's a cerebral experience.
Not for the faint of heart or those with a short attention span, but it's worth it for the bizarro direction, great performances, (largely Hoffman), and sheer originality. A unique, utterly scarring film that, for all it's cruel showcases, still deserves a watch and a critical dissection.
This review of Blue Velvet (1986) was written by Mike R on 08 Jun 2014.
Blue Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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