not so good, not so bad

Rating: 5/10 (29 June 2000)

Even if it's just for the music, you ought to see this film: If you were ever a fan of David Bowie (in his "glam rock" period)you'll feel as if you're stepping back in time watching this movie. It's the story of Brian Slade, a 70s pop-idol, seen through the eyes (with constant flash-backs) of a journalist who is gathering information for a story on Slade, but cannot track him down.
The music is great, some parts of the movie actually play like a video clip. The acting is also great, especially Ewan McGregor (as the other pop idol, Curt Wild) & Jonathan Rhys-Meyers as Brian Slade. Both of them give outstanding performances.
But all in all I would have to say that the movie is tiring: it drags on and on, for almost 2 hours, and lots of the stuff it says could be said much quicker. But even for the music & the information on a certain era, give it a go.