I didn't really know what to expect, though I had been anticipating this film since I first heard Michael Stipe was to produce a glam rock film. It was delightful to see something different than the usual rise and fall storyline--but I found even more so enjoyable the fact that the chronology and plot revolved purely around visuals. IT seems like style, color, and even sex take all the turns, and the characters are along for the go. The performance scenes are like none other, particularly Curt Wild's (played by Ewan Mcgregor) first stage performance. Haynes' direction is marvelous--truly inventive and watchable. ******** out of 10 on the IMDB scale.
Review of Velvet Goldmine
