Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Teddy P — 23 Nov 2007

This movie could have been so good. But I feel asleep.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Teddy P on 23 Nov 2007.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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The first time I saw this film was a while back (maybe a decade ago), and I thought it was interesting…

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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 Harry W (1,900) on 13 Dec 2015

Having no idea what to expect from Velvet Goldmine, I simply went in blind hoping for some sort of stylish glitz and glam…

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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 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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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 Gordon I (55) on 05 Oct 2013

I like the glam rock era, and 'Velvet Goldmine' manages to capture the look and feel of a lot of it, but the story its visuals are draped on…

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