Transformed into Morrison, but it doesn't last long before the illusion fails and we are left with justĪn inspired impersonation. Under Stone's direction ranges from convincing to corny. Like Kilmer's portrayal of Morrison, their performance With Pamela Courson (Meg Ryan), and most importantly his founding of The Doors withĬlassmate/keyboardist Ray Manzarek (Kyle MacLachlan), drummer John Densmore (Kevin Dillon)Īnd guitarist Robby Krieger (Frank Whaley). Stone then takes us through Morrison's attendance at UCLA film school, his relationship Would later claim that the spirit of the native American elder passed into him as the car drove When they witness the aftermath of a car accident that has left an Indian chief mortally injured. Stone starts the story at the beginning, when Jim was a child. His words segue into the radio staple "Riders on the Storm", as The Doors begins as Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer)-near the end of his career-is shown reciting poetry in a recording studio. One of the main draws of the Blu-ray is to see Oliver Stone's vision of Doors mysticism in 1080p. Whatever you feel about Theĭoors and Jim Morrison, the nonstop visual and sonic voyage benefit greatly from 1080p resolution But what kind of trip is it-death trip? Acid trip? Stardom trip? Or just aĬharismatic lost soul pushing the envelope in a turbulent time. The Doors, Stone opened up the visuals to make the audience feel like part of Jim The claustrophobia and challenges of an injured Vietnam War veteran confined to a wheelchair. His preceding film,īorn on the Fourth of July, earned him an Academy Award for Best Director for capturing Gift of making an audience feel they are part of the on-screen action. Striking visuals and innovative camera-work than for accuracy in his subject matter, Stone has the With the social upheaval of the time, was the director and co-writer to explore it. Oliver Stone, a child of the ï¿❖0s who identifies strongly Time before his brief life was explored on film. The 1960s spawned many cultural icons who helped change society, and no one embodied theĪnd self-destructiveness of rock 'n roll more than Jim Morrison of The Doors. Oliver Stone's visual and sonic voyage into the life of Jim Morrison benefits significantly from production
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