Fascinating. Emotionless. Poetry.(FEP)
Final Verdict: I originally watched this film at the height of my Doors obsession and absolutely loved it. The music is well-incorporated, the portrayels are dead on, and all the hidden Doors references are great for die-hard fans. Now that a couple years have passed, and I'm able to take a few steps back, I do notice some flaws. Mainly, for non-Doors enthusiasts, some of the dialogue is awkward, because the characters speak in quotes and songs lyrics rather than normal english. While fun to hear, it feels odd, unrealistic, and out of place at times. As for Val Kilmer's epic performance? He looks, acts, and behaves just like Jim Morrison, but he's also a lot more detached and impersonal than I imagine he should be. The performance is more like a really, really, REALLY good characiature. Kilmer's Morrison is god-like on film, but it's still missing that human, sympathetic element that's essential to fully appreciate the legend. It's probably the best Doors film we'll ever see, but it's still got some nagging flaws which will turn some people off.
Spoiler(s): Jim Morrison dies at the end. If you didn't know that, we can't be friends; we are two totally different people.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 56%
"I was stoned. It seemed like a fun thing to do at the time."
-Jim Morrison
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