Good movie... better books...

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 2002)

If anyone can take the life span of a single person and compact it into a 2 hour feature... an accurate 2 hour feature that is, I would be very impressed. I will give credit for this being a good film, definitely worth watching. Val Kilmar does a great job, does his own vocals for some of the scenes, great depiction of an amature band trying to work together and deal with instant fame and fortune while dealing with the real life problems of the lead singer.
Notice I said "of an amature band" and not The Doors. All bands start of small and as unknowns with the hope of making it big. Some probably more prepared then others, others possible less interested in making it big then some. I'm a big Fan of The Doors and their music as I'm sure many of you maybe, but keep in mind these guys are just four guys, three of which were musicians and one of which was a little bit of everything.
This movie does portray them as a group of "normal" guys getting into the music scene. Great sets and locations, reinactments, and many interesting moments revolving around Jim and his constant drinking habits and then some. BUT if your interested in knowing about Jim and not just a good movie, read a biography on him, read several ones, find out what his wives say, his band members thoughts, or even what his agents write about him. Look for similar stories and events and compare their view points, get an idea of who they are by they way they right and see who's being truthful, who's exagerrating, who's guess and who's just plain lying. As far I know, and correct me if I'm wrong... but I don't believe Oliver Stone and Jim Morrison were ever friends? If you were to die and someone made a movie about you, what aspect of your life do you think wold be glorified to make it big in the box office? That's Hollywood.