Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Gary H — 07 Jan 2008

Good film, but I had to purify my ears after viewing with some genuine Bowie.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Gary H on 07 Jan 2008.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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The movie is dramatically limp, running out of narrative steam long before the set decorator runs out of colours…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 13 Dec 2015

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By Bill B (2,505) on 10 Jan 2013

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 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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There is a deep sense of ennui embedded in Velvet Goldmine, an acknowledgement that something singular from those years of glam can never be…

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By Bill M (1,080) on 31 Jul 2015

This is a truly strange and unique little movie, on the surface (and this movie is all surface really) nothing much works, the acting is really…

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 29 Jul 2014

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 Milena K (18) on 07 Dec 2012

Brilliant movie. Great music and great performances from all actors. Love it…

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

A passable if not perfect depiction of the glam rock era. David Bowie deserves a better recollection of his past…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 01 May 2013

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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