Review of I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) by Nicodaflagburna — 17 Dec 2010
On the surface the film feels compressed and seems to mirror the tone of Warhol culture. On a deeper level Harron is implicitly examining the role of violence as a part of the human experience. Solanas is used as a narrative frame and the audience see the world from her perspective.
The film is not about Andy Warhol or the 1960s, it is an examination of the internal and external workings of the human mind. In this sense it is extremely complex, Solanas is exposed as a person who is organised and articulate yet weak and exploited.
She doesn't see people as individuals, she sees them as personalities and defines herself the same way therefore leaving her vulnerable to violence. She is criticized as comfortable within a violent world and desperate to belong.
You can learn about violence by watching how her world changes when she leaves confined settings and merges into the streets. Mary Harron is admirable in her attempt to criticize human desire and there is a great deal to talk about, though the film is not perfect.
Is Solanas a hero or is she a loser? Nobody knows though she will sure argue her case.
This review of I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) was written by Nicodaflagburna on 17 Dec 2010.
I Shot Andy Warhol has generally received positive reviews.
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