Velvet Goldmine

Rating: 9/10 (1 November 2006)

I just really love this film. I grew up in the 70's so made specific point of watching it when it came out. Very fine acting by Christian Bale, I love his vulnerable character and the fact that he still has a British accent despite living in the States for a while. Another fine performance from Toni Collette and Jonathan Rhys Myers also. Todd Haynes seemed to have created a 1970's Gatsby, with the clothes and make up in some scenes. Like most films you have to think about it was greeted with mixed reviews here in the UK, however, but of course the best actors are those who are willing to diversify. I like Ewan McGregor but don't think this was his best role.