Review of Blue Velvet (1986) by Conner R — 11 Feb 2011
It might just be the greatest criticism of the all American lifestyle. Lumberton seemed to exist in its own world, never giving up that 50s look and personality even into the 80s. Maybe that's why it's so twisted when things start to run a muck when Frank Booth roles in with his Candy Colored Man music and Nitrous oxide.
David Lynch gives us a perfectly crafted set of images that places you into such a soothing atmosphere, completely conflicting with the themes being presented. The characters are so interesting to pick apart, half of them being jaded and the others being so devoid of right and wrong.
A lot of why this is such a favorite of mine is due to the way it just completely takes you into a world, takes you out and then throws you back in every now and then. The manipulation it has on the viewer is amazing; it's only when you step back do things start to really make sense.
This review of Blue Velvet (1986) was written by Conner R on 11 Feb 2011.
Blue Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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