Review of The Doors (1991) by Alex T — 23 Nov 2011
I have this movie to thank for introducing me to the wonderful music of The Doors. A wonderfully crafted film, Stone's "The Doors" is a memorable experience. This film was my first forray into the world of Tragic Heroes (if one could call Morrison a hero), and left me feeling empty inside (but in a good way).
This is mostly with many thanks to Val Kilmer's haunting and astonishingly convincing portrayal of the man himself, Jim Morrison. His voice, his mannerisms, the way he sang, the way he experienced the music, the way he let the music experience him - it is almost as though Kilmer were channeling the ghost of Mr.
Mojo Risin'. The only qualm I have is that this film is bloated with symbolism and metaphors pertaining to Morrison's beliefs and life experiences. If you're unfamiliar with the man, some of this stuff might go over your head and seem pretentious.
Less is more, Stone. We get it, you're a fanboy. But you're not always in good company.
This review of The Doors (1991) was written by Alex T on 23 Nov 2011.
The Doors has generally received positive reviews.
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