Flawed but Still a One of a Kind film From Oliver Stone.

Rating: 8/10 (29 June 2005)

When a young man by the name of Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer), who writes poetry and studying film in a University in Los Angeles. When Jim falls in love with a beautiful young woman (Meg Ryan). But when he decides to quit film school, He decides to be a Songwriter and Singer with the help of his close friend (Kyle MacLachlan). Together, they form a band called "The Doors" with two other members (Frank Whaley and Kevin Dillon). Watch "The Doors" becomes one of the most sensual and exciting figures in the History of Rock & Roll, especially the lead singer "Morrison" from the sixties. Which this legendary outlaw who rocked America's and the World consciousness forever.
Directed by Oliver Stone made a fascinating drama that make Stone's one of his best films. Kilmer is Perfectly Cast as Jim Morrison. The supporting cast are terrific, including:Kathleen Quinlan and Michael Madsen. Also Rock Star:Billy Idol, Cult Star:Crispin Glover and Film Director:Stone appears in Cameos.
DVD has an sharp non-anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.0 Surround Sound. This DVD is the Director's approved transfer for HD televisions. DVD features are only:production notes, cast & crew information and theatrical trailer. The Doors is also seen in a 2-Disc Special Edition. Although the only flaw in this film is second half, where the film really slow down. The film is nicely photographed by Robert Richardson (JFK, Kill Bill Vol.1 & 2, Natural Born Killers). Written by the director and J. Randall Johnson. Panavision. (****/*****).