Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Jessica W — 26 Feb 2008

Tries too hard. Todd Haynes' weakest entry.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by *Jessica* W on 26 Feb 2008.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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I love this..cant understand why average rating's so low. \ One should really listen to the music in this movie…

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Bad music is the main problem, another huge one is lack of conclusion, poor narrative-style and boring characters…

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Some great visuals, but yet another boring movie from an ultra boring filmmaker who made one of the most boring films ever made ('Safe')…

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Glam and glitters everywhere, but as uneven as the sound balance…

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El auge y caida de un rockstar sirve aunque no del todo brillante como una imagen radiografica de uno de los generos definitivos de la musica…

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