| MacBlayne | 14th October 2016 05:52 PM |
It’s taken a while but I finally found a film I really like on this October Horror Movie Marathon. While it a horror might be a stretch, Brian De Palma’s film is a glorious mesh of The Phantom of the Opera and Faust that sees William Finlay’s disfigured musician make a deal with sinister record producer, Paul Williams. Needless to say, there are a few conditions in Williams’ deal, and Finlay is pushed to the brink to stop Williams and save the innocent Jessica Harper.
I adored this film. From the moment it started, I knew I was in for a great one. Yes, it may not have any depth to it but, rest assured, this is far from a dumb film. Every scene, every song, every performance, every line of dialogue and every frame of this film is pure bliss and is designed to send the viewer into a state of intoxication.
This was one of the most entertaining films I have ever watched. I don’t think there is anything I can even criticise. This is absolute joy on celluloid. There is one scene where Finlay, decked in black clothing and helmet, sits by the most retro-futuristic looking synthesiser ever and sings with an electronic voice. No wonder why Daft Punk frequently play this film at concerts as I’m guessing this is the film that inspired them.
If you haven’t seen this at all, please remedy this immediately. If you have seen it already, watch it again. The world can be a messed up place at times. Thank God there are films like this to cheer us up. | 