Review of Party Monster (2003) by Rachel N — 08 Apr 2008

A shocking drama. I loved Seth Green here.

This review of Party Monster (2003) was written by Rachel N on 08 Apr 2008.

Party Monster has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matthew S (2,399) on 21 May 2015

I strongly disagree with critics' take on this film. It is a rightfully dark and twisted film featuring some exceptional performances…

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By Randy P (605) on 04 Jan 2014

Like a car wreck, it's hard to stop watching this freakish movie. Macaulay Culkin - like you've never seen him before. Great music…

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By Matty S (358) on 27 Nov 2013

Low budget but creative and potent film chronically the late 80's/early '90's Club Kid scene and the bizarre true story of Michael Alig…

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By Mark K (1,243) on 13 Feb 2013

This movie is the story of my life, this movie really makes me want to get this off my chest! I'm Gay…

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By Ciara B (50) on 15 Apr 2012

If you haven't seen the shockumentry then you should it explains behind the lines of the story. I love the film it makes me feel, well, fabulous…

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By Ian S (969) on 07 Jan 2013

It's really bad... and it's worse that I kind of like it…

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By Dawn S (162) on 19 Jun 2015

Such a sad story. The acting was hit and miss. I feel there was so much potential to this film that didn't quite make it…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 27 Jul 2017

Prison isn't all that different from a nightclub,'' comments Alig toward the end. Funny; this movie isn't all that different from prison…

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By Nathan E (398) on 14 Feb 2012

Everything about Party Monster feels recycled, everything but Culkin's performance, which is still laughably bad…

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By Nonya B (229) on 20 May 2012

This is a great movie. but either Macaulay Culkin is a super bad actor or his the portrayal of his character was just stereotypically lame. intensity…

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