Costumes Substituted For Story

Rating: 5/10 (31 December 2018)

Director Todd Haynes has a tendency to substitute costumes and a strong visual style for story, and he does so again here with Velvet Goldmine. True, the look of a film can itself tell a story, and enhance an already existing story, but here it does not communicate enough to make up for a weak and thin script. Despite all the sparkles, feathers, music and strong performances, Velvet Goldmine disappoints.