Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Liz S — 18 Jun 2008

Very Bowie & Iggy-esque.This movie was alright..it was kind of confusing at parts and I didn't think it was anything special.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Liz S on 18 Jun 2008.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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Gave it a re-watch before listening to a podcast review it, and it holds up well, like a glitter covered love letter to glam rock and the '70s…

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By Roman R (421) on 22 Jun 2013

Velvet Goldmine no es precisamente un biopic de David Bowie ni una obra que profundice en sus personajes sino mas bien un retrato de la escena…

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By Edward Guthmann (364) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 22 Oct 2014

One can admire it, but it's hard to get caught up in it…

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By Shae S (166) on 17 Jan 2013

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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Strictly a cult classic the not only brings the whole 1970's glam glitter rock to life, but clings to it as tightly as it can…

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By John B (4,244) on 24 Dec 2012

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