Review of Party Monster (2003) by Becca G — 27 Feb 2008

This was a really great (if disturbing) movie!

This review of Party Monster (2003) was written by Becca G on 27 Feb 2008.

Party Monster has generally received mixed reviews.

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So what is the picture saying? With its uneven tone, flat direction (on bad-looking digital video) and varied performances, very little…

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By Kristi M (192) on 08 Oct 2013

I will definitely say that the makeup artists did a great job at recreating Michael's actual costumes…

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By Anthony K (935) on 11 Oct 2012

If Culkin and Green's dramatically stereotypical performances weren't enough evidence, Party Monster is a camp film that has enough black comedy,…

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By Brontë Y (134) on 07 Nov 2012

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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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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 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 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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Culkin plays Alig as clueless to the end, living so firmly in his fantasy world that nothing can penetrate his chirpy persona…

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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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