Review of Factory Girl (2006) by Kevin M — 10 Jun 2009

Although the overall mood is quite tense and tragic, I gained appreciation for the director's vision in following Edie Sedgwick's dramatic emergence and descent from fame.

With so many talented actors and actresses adding well-researched roles to the film, I was excited to follow along in every minute.

Pearce's accurate interpretation of Warhol is certainly worth recognizing. I found Miller's transition to be shocking - given how well-guided she is in accomplishing director Hickenlooper's vision. Christensen provides bright optimism in each of his scenes - something I hadn't yet seen in his last few films.

Although the content is graphic and heartbreaking, due to the intense manipulation and betrayals suffered by Edie Sedgwick during her life with Andy Warhol, the closing scenes add a sense of steady calm.

I discovered this hidden gem while flipping through my movie channels late at night. It's a sad story, but it enabled me to grasp some clarity in discovering exactly how Warhol's fame impacted his close relationships.