Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Nelson M — 25 Jun 2012
Velvet Goldmine is a super stylish, glam rock film in the style of Citizen Kane following a Bowieesque rockstar's rise and fall. It feels less like a 90's film than it does a film Ken Russell might have turned out in the 60's.
This is a super fun film with great performances and a fascinating look into the world of rock and roll. When most musically oriented films deal with a mostly linear story, this one goes into various different directions and touches on the notoriety of fame.
In addition, it gets right into the dark underbelly of the rock star world and how we treat homosexuality and how drugs can destroy one from the inside out. Much better than what it's been given on this website, Velvet Goldmine needs to be recognized for the incredibly stylish film it sets out to be.
This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Nelson M on 25 Jun 2012.
Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.
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