Review of Sid and Nancy (1986) by John C — 24 Feb 2009
If ya dug the Sex Pistols and want to relive the filth and the fury of the angry punk scene of the late 70s, this is the movie to see. The action picks up when Sid Vicious becomes part of the Sex Pistols, replacing original bassist Glen Matlock.
Sid, a gritty and brilliant performance by Gary Oldman, can't actually play. But what he lacks in talent he oozes in attitude and unpredictable charisma. He hooks up with Nancy (another vivid performance by Chloe Webb) and fuelled by Smack they go on a downward spiral that eventually snuffs them both out.
Both lead actors are completely enveloped by these roles lending the film an almost documentary reality, especially in the final 20 minutes. Not exactly an uplifting flick, but a great look into the darker side of fame.
Bonus points for featuring Courtney Love as a skanky junkie hanger-on assosciate of the titular Nancy. Was she acting or not? You decide.
This review of Sid and Nancy (1986) was written by John C on 24 Feb 2009.
Sid and Nancy has generally received positive reviews.
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