Stone hasn't so much made a movie about The Doors as he's made a tribute to the mythology of Morrison. The rest of the band is backdrop as Morrison (Val Kilmer) gets stoned, drunk, and increasingly fat and pretentious. There's nothing to like about this character, except for his talent and charisma, both of which he abuses and forsakes — the same treatment he gives his spinelessly loyal girlfriend Pam (Meg Ryan). Morrison the character never makes emotional connections with anybody, and this includes the audience. Nevertheless, there is much that is brilliant about this film. Kilmer, for one, gives an incredible, uncanny performance as Morrison. He moves and sings with same ghostly quality. He does not impersonate the dead singer, he is possessed by him. It is one of the greatest pieces of acting I've ever seen, and goes far to compensate for his unlikability. Stone, too, accomplishes much, despite the film's narrative failings. The Doors is beautifully shot (by Stone favorite Ralph Richardson) and captures visually the essence of The Doors' music and the atmosphere that created it. Aesthetically, the movie is a tremendous accomplishment; one of the great marriages of music and film. Too bad it doesn't move us. Watch for the bald extra who pops up in nearly every scene.Vollständige Rezension lesen
I grew up with Jim Morrison and "the doors". This movie was not taken from fact a lot of it was from fiction. I have read probably 50 books on the subject and this movie was a great disappointment to me. They portrayed Jim Morrison as a dope. I realize Morrison had problems in his life with both drugs and alcohol however the movie portrayed him as a dope and not as a kind and caring man that he often was
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You´re not necesarily need to be a DOORS fan, you only need love rock´n´roll to enjoy this film. In the 90´s when I first read that Val Kilmer was the elected actor to play the role of Jim Morrison , I think skeptical that he even didn´t look like him, but after I saw him, I know that Val Kilmer really transform and captures the essence of Morrison. This film can only be seen on cable tv, mutilated or in midnight function because of the nudity. The script was based among other sources in the book "Riders On The Storm" written by former DOORS drummer John Densmore and tells the story of the rise and fall, life and death of Jim Morrison tortured soul. The dvd have a lot of extras including 43 minutes of additional scenes and a documentary "The Road of Excess" who have original concert footage. In the movie appears many cameos like former DOORS Robby Krieger(guitarrist), John Densmore (drummer), Paul Rothchild (producer of DOORS records), Billy Idol (punk pop singer who later recorded a DOORS cover "L.A. Woman"), Eric Burdon(from THE ANIMALS, 60´s group), Oliver Stone (director of the film), Patricia Kennealy-Morrison (journalist and supposed Morrison´s wife, in the film was interpreted by Kathleen Quinlan), etc. among others. So don´t wait no more and enjoy this film that is pure entertainment that scorched your eyes and blast your ears.Vollständige Rezension lesen
We purchased this movie not knowing what to expect, but ending up enjoying it very much! Val Kilmer played a perfect role as Jim Morrison, and Meg Ryan offered a great performance as well. This DOORS movie offers a great inside-look behind the lifestyle of The Doors, including Jim's high and low points in life! A Very Good Movie! Will keep your attention from beginning to end! Its a longer movie.... with 138 interesting minutes. WE RECOMMEND IT!! OUR RATING: 8.5/10 Thanks for reading our Review!! CHAOTICZ Specialties Shop
Val Kilmer's work to bring Jim Morrison back to life was staggering and brilluant. Clearly, Olver Stone has a vision to capture the rise, the delusion, and the disintegration that spoke to "that generation." We're stil out here and still changing history.
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Can't beat Jim Morrison's/The Doors story. Kilmer plays a great role.
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Jim Morrison is one of the most iconic front-men in all of music entertainment. This movie portrays such a vast array of his life, poetry, and personality. Even if you're not entirely fixated with Morrison, the story behind the other members of The Doors takes you back in time! 'Sex, Drugs, and Rock N' Roll' with other iconic people such as Robby Krieger, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Pamela Morrison, and even the fashionably unusual Andy Warhol, among others! 'The Doors' is an amazing movie and Val Kilmer plays an EXCELLENT Jim Morrison! Kilmer seems to have taken the role to another level, such as his role of Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone' or Jamie Foxx in 'Ray'. This movie is a must-see for any fan of Morrison, The Doors, or rock n' roll in its' finest years!Vollständige Rezension lesen
Great movie. Reasonably accurate historically and plenty of not so subtle humor. Thanks!
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Great Acting Val!! Made me believe Morrison is alive!! Nice part for Meg too!
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I really loved the trailers where Oliver Stone recalls the making of the movie and the acting was sensational. I actually remember the New Haven concert where Jim is arrested. Came from California to Connecticut without realizing how Puritan New Englanders can be. Not that Jim wasn't outrageous! He unfortunately was swept up in the excesses of the 60s and like so many of the great ones, Janis Joplin, jimi Hendrix died because it was a time of extremes. Jim had it all and had no where else to go except down in history. I lived and loved every minute of it and I'm still here. I bought this movie because believe it or not I found a portrait of Jim at an auction and his eyes followed me everywhere until I bought it. Had to see the movie after that and couldn't believe that it was as well done as it was!Vollständige Rezension lesen
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