The Doors (1991)
"The appeal
of the cinema lies in the fear of death." -Jim Morrison
Director Oliver Stone's mysticism
and cultivation of a pop icon. Although critics considered
it flawed, it employed all the necessary elements
to transform the viewer into the hypnotic, psychotic,
alcoholic, mind altering world of Morrison and his
cohorts. Val Kilmer as Morrison is flawless. Many
considered Stone's depiction of Morrison as a alcoholic
drug addict a misrepresentation. It is clear that
these critics did not know of the self- destructive,
confrontational side of Morrison. The Doors lead singer
could get directly in your face and cut deep into
the heart of your deepest fear. Stone's Morrison is
the real thing. The only weak link is Kyle Mclachlan's
Roy Manzarek. Mclachlan comes across as a fish out
of water, although, come to think of it, that pretty
much describes Manzarek.
Note:
Apparently up and coming actress
Star Jasper refused to do lunch with Stone when she
found out that the role she was being considered for
required nudity. "I won't (do it). (The public) remembers
that you took your shirt off - and that might be all
they remember." Said Jasper. She added, "I think it's
important that you respect yourself. If you're talented,
the work will come." ALL TOGETHER NOW: "Star who????"
Crispin Glover plays andy Warhol
in a remarkable scene set at the Factory.
Viewed in Houston in 1991. In my
early reviews, I did not do a complete report card
and just gave a singular grade. This was the fifth
film review I had ever written.
