Review of Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) by Robert M — 16 Jan 2012
What can I say about this movie? Not really a movie. Not really fair to be in this genre of art at all. It's more a vision, theatre crossed with philosophy, doubt and angst-ridden madness.
As a movie most would find it boring. As an experience it's unique.
Only Alan Parker could have so forcefully and successfully expressed the sheer anger, cynicism, sorrow, obsession, hate, fear and betrayal amplified from Roger Water's own life. Idea's and obsessions so powerful that they eventually split up the band that wrote the piece.
So grim, so dark, so depressing and yet at times optimistic.
Disturbing and powerful, yet at times clichéd teenage angst.
I'm ambivalent about this film, as I think the film is about itself. But it's still great for all it's failings.
It's also truly British, which I love.
This review of Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) was written by Robert M on 16 Jan 2012.
Pink Floyd: The Wall has generally received very positive reviews.
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