This movie is a gem, not just glitter.

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2005)

This movie is more than the stories of Brian Slade, Curt Wild and Arthur Stuart. Its more than an interesting look into Oscar Wilde. This movies is about more than just glam rock, glam rockers, sexual revolutions and music. This movie is an all around allegory for any pop icon. Following the rise and fall of Brian Slade, glam rock superstar, and all the people he affected, the movies portrays the power that society gives to a pop icon. "Rock 'n Roll is a prostitute, it should be tarted up." Not just about the rock genre at all. Any pop icon out there goes for extremes, and then society breeds followers and fans. Velvet Goldmine follows a fan/a follower, a movement and a pop icon as well as his influences through the rise and fall. This movie is a superb character study for an archetype for any pop icon, not merely a glam rocker. Fame brings power to influence the masses, and as you see in Velvet Goldmine, it also can bring self destruction in the spotlight. Plus, the soundtrack is excellent!