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Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2003)

I'd normally never dream of commenting on a movie on a website. It's much more fun to do that at home with friends, but while reading some other comments on this movie, I couldn't hold it back any more.
First of all: Before watching this movie it's better to know a little something about The Doors and especially about Jim Morrison. This movie pretty accurately describes Jim's life during the sixties, and his relationship with the rest of the band and everyone around him. The fact that it was made in cooperation with the other members of the band kind of gives that away.
Secondly: If you don't know anything about Jim, it's easy to say that the film was over the top. But that's exactly how Jim Morrison was, over the top, larger then life, a genius in his own time. He was a living legend that refused to abide by the rules society placed on him.
And thirdly: Some sequences in the movie will strike you as awkward if you're not familiar with the Doors, but fans will recognise them, and appreciate the effort put into this film.
At this point I have to say that Val Kilmer's portrayal of Jim was scary in it's accuracy. Not only did he look like him, but he seemed to get everything right. His movement, his manner of talking, the way Jim would give away a show. It wasn't acting, it was almost like seeing Jim reincarnated.