Review of Privilege (1967) by Mark B — 22 Jan 2010
Sporadically brilliant satirical fantasy, far ahead of its time. The story of the ultimate manufactured pop-star, unwittingly and reluctantly raised to near messianic stature in order to influence every aspect of the lives of the populous.
It comes as no great surprise that this was made by Peter Watkins who made Culloden and The War Game for TV. It seems to owe much to those dangerous TV dramas / shock-mock-documentaries of the 60s. Unfortunately, even at its most extravagant, it doesn't quite manage to break out into anything truly cinematic in feel.
Should have been redescovered and remade ten years ago, between The Spice Girls, Britney and X-Factor, when its satire finally attained ripeness.
This review of Privilege (1967) was written by Mark B on 22 Jan 2010.
Privilege has generally received positive reviews.
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