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Sid And Nancy
So I used to think Sid and Nancy was an awesome film. I used to think Sid Vicious was a legend and not just a good looking moron in the right place at the right time. I also thought Gary Oldman was one of the greatest actors of our time.
I came across this dvd the other day and without thinking, bought it because it was cheap and because I used to fuckin love this film.
Dammit, I used to fuckin love this film!!! But how things change. Seeing this movie again for the first time in about 10 years I'm beginning to question my teenage sense of taste and integrity. I'm finding Sid and Nancy so annoying and repulsive I haven't got further than half way, twice now. For starters, Nancy, played by Chloe Webb is the most aggravating character ever and what makes things worse is Nancy was a Real Person. She's loud, whiney and obnoxious and pretty much nothing more than a leech. Sucking the life out of poor Sid.
Gary Oldman plays Sid to perfection in all his idiocy. I used to think that was because he was a brilliant actor, but given his recent movies I'm not sure he didn't just lose some weight and spike his hair. Whatever, he played the part well and I still have a minor crush on him. And if it's true that Sid killed Nancy, I don't blame him one bit.
The acting in this film I think is very good though some of the people, specifically the johnny rotten character, look nothing like who they're meant to be; however he sings pretty well but the lack of resemblance is offputting. And holy shit, did I mention that Nancy is SO fuckin annoying?!! She shits me to tears and spoils the movie.
Basically it's a pretty depressing thing to watch. Her revolting character. Their descent into hell. As the title suggests, the film's about Sid and his skanky girlfriend. The sex pistols have little to do with things. So he goes about doing his thing and being whipped by Nancy while getting further into dream sequences if I remember right, or was that just getting further into the smack.
I realize this is a terrible review, lacking in many areas of objectivity. Perhaps soon if I can find the right mood to sit through the whole damn movie I might appreciate it again and be able to offer some actual insights, but at this stage I'm thinkin I wasted a few dollars that could've been better spent on a pack of cigarettes.
Anyone who's read so far, have you seen this film? Do you love it? Like it? Loathe it? Can we do a Rate This Film thing here? I'd appreciate some better takes on things.
edit: What I really want to know is, is this a great movie that I can no longer appreciate because I'm no longer in their headspace? Or is it a crap movie I only liked because I could relate at the time? Or Other.
So I used to think Sid and Nancy was an awesome film. I used to think Sid Vicious was a legend and not just a good looking moron in the right place at the right time. I also thought Gary Oldman was one of the greatest actors of our time.
I came across this dvd the other day and without thinking, bought it because it was cheap and because I used to fuckin love this film.
Dammit, I used to fuckin love this film!!! But how things change. Seeing this movie again for the first time in about 10 years I'm beginning to question my teenage sense of taste and integrity. I'm finding Sid and Nancy so annoying and repulsive I haven't got further than half way, twice now. For starters, Nancy, played by Chloe Webb is the most aggravating character ever and what makes things worse is Nancy was a Real Person. She's loud, whiney and obnoxious and pretty much nothing more than a leech. Sucking the life out of poor Sid.
Gary Oldman plays Sid to perfection in all his idiocy. I used to think that was because he was a brilliant actor, but given his recent movies I'm not sure he didn't just lose some weight and spike his hair. Whatever, he played the part well and I still have a minor crush on him. And if it's true that Sid killed Nancy, I don't blame him one bit.
The acting in this film I think is very good though some of the people, specifically the johnny rotten character, look nothing like who they're meant to be; however he sings pretty well but the lack of resemblance is offputting. And holy shit, did I mention that Nancy is SO fuckin annoying?!! She shits me to tears and spoils the movie.
Basically it's a pretty depressing thing to watch. Her revolting character. Their descent into hell. As the title suggests, the film's about Sid and his skanky girlfriend. The sex pistols have little to do with things. So he goes about doing his thing and being whipped by Nancy while getting further into dream sequences if I remember right, or was that just getting further into the smack.
I realize this is a terrible review, lacking in many areas of objectivity. Perhaps soon if I can find the right mood to sit through the whole damn movie I might appreciate it again and be able to offer some actual insights, but at this stage I'm thinkin I wasted a few dollars that could've been better spent on a pack of cigarettes.
Anyone who's read so far, have you seen this film? Do you love it? Like it? Loathe it? Can we do a Rate This Film thing here? I'd appreciate some better takes on things.
edit: What I really want to know is, is this a great movie that I can no longer appreciate because I'm no longer in their headspace? Or is it a crap movie I only liked because I could relate at the time? Or Other.
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I SOOO LOVE IT! wonderful thread! OF course it does have its weak points...and i have to admit its GRATING to have to watch and listen to that blonde bimbo . Its a powerful film about addiction and madness and loss....more so than having to do with the sex pistols and the whole punk/rock era.
