Review of Factory Girl (2006) by Menni L — 04 Aug 2009

I really liked this film! It sounds like I'm alone though. Sure the editing is a little muddled, its a little bit over the place but I think that it actually works quite well! Miller is brilliant as Sedgwick, I really think she has been treated badly in the press and in casting, she is a rare talent that is being wasted in my opinion. I really hope she gets more action over the next few years, I believe she's destined to be top of the game soon. Guy Pearce is equally impressive as Warhol and is just as good as David Bowie in my opinion! (Basquiat, 1996).

Hayden Christensen is the only problem in this film. His is an impression more than a performance or interpretation and not a particularly good one at that.

George Hickenlooper is a director you can rely on. His documentaries are great and this film has just the right balance of both. At an hour and a half, the information is crammed in and there is more to tell about the Factory but as an insight into the life of Sedgwick I think its pretty much spot on.