Review of Jubilee (1978) by Olie O — 31 Jul 2007

Derek Jarman's first feature: chaotic, anarchic, visionary.

This review of Jubilee (1978) was written by Olie O on 31 Jul 2007.

Jubilee has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mark H (1,764) on 08 Mar 2008

I'm not too crazy about Jarman's vision of the '77 British punk era. Scattered scenes of chaos, sex, and violence. Not much impressed me in this film…

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By Walter M (1,360) on 17 Mar 2008

Gay orgies, girls on killing sprees, saturated neon everything... Punk. as. fuck…

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By Zack B (668) on 20 Sep 2012

I was excited about the concept of Elizabeth I getting a glimpse of the future of England with the help of John Dee, but I was let down by…

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By Carolyn M (96) on 29 May 2008

The worst pretentious art-house drivel I have ever seen. Love Toyah as Mad though. Some of the images and hair are cool…

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By Johnny B (564) on 31 Jan 2009

This is probably my least favorite Criterion release. Though I can see why they chose to release it…

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By Megan N (121) on 27 Jul 2008

Another one with David the cat, peach pie, and ice cream...I'm a sucker for punks with lisps…

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By Lynne B (16) on 05 Jun 2008

Overall this was good but there were aspects of it I couldnt stand, like whenever I saw Mad... ew. but Amyl, oh deary, total babe lol…

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By Al M (1,263) on 05 Aug 2010

A truly anarchic deconstruction of bourgeois values and society--a punk/new wave battle cry against the establishment…

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By Dave W (540) on 02 Jun 2008

Amazing Derek Jarman pastiche of punk 1970's London a true masterpiece…

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By Lynda M (383) on 10 Jan 2010

I appreciate the work presented by Jarman. A filmmaker, short lived seemed to have no fear in the work he presented…

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