Review of Valley of the Dolls (1967) by David F — 23 Nov 2017
Three women in show business. There's ups, there's downs. There's parts to take, there's parts to turn down. there's men, there's drama, there's alcohol, there's drugs.
Strong, believeable perfomances and a lot of story going on. It moves fast but steady, never easy to predict and there is no time to be bored here even if my interest is not the greatest. I miss some true character knowledge - but it's never really a film that can focus on that matter.
It's a bit sloppy, in a way. Not in ways of production, but the total idea. A sad mess, in a happy wrapping. All the fakeness shines trough, but they do not want the viewer to see the total pacakge in a way, just like in real showbiz. A nice move I think.
Shannon Tate must be one of the prettiest girls of the 60's. The poor girl seemed troubled at times, but she could really act too. She is great here, beeing that natural stunner she was, even if I'm pretty sure that given image annoyed her a bit her entire life.
Dolls is used as a metaphor for pills here so the title seem very fitting. OK film, that's showing of important matters and probably known facts in a delicatly off-beat way.
6 out of 10 dolls.
This review of Valley of the Dolls (1967) was written by David F on 23 Nov 2017.
Valley of the Dolls has generally received mixed reviews.
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