Good. Evil. Fun...with James St. James
November 19th 2006 22:05
Party Monster
Comedy/ Crime/ Drama
Based on the book, Disco Bloodbath by James St. James, Party Monster follows the true story of Michael Alig, the small town kid who had big time dreams of being a 'fabulous' Club Kid and party promoter in New York City. So he packs up and leaves his sleepy home town in Indiana for New York where he comes upon the infamous James St. James and begs him to teach him how to be 'fabulous'.
Proving to be a very fast a learner, Alig goes on to become the stuff of underground legend, staging some of the most decadent parties of the 1980's/ early 90's. But his excessive drug use coupled with his excessively arrogant attitude ultimately lead to his downfall when he brags on TV about killing his drug dealer, Angel.
Macauley Culkin is lukewarm at best in the role of Michael Alig and sadly gets caught up in the idea of his character, rather than focusing on humanising him. He is stiff and unbelievable and more often than not, self conscious in this role, but in a sense this works in his favour, as Michael finds his feet in this brave new world and desperately tries to adapt.
Seth Green is excellent as James St. James, but it is easier to like him than Culkin because his character is funny, arrogant, outrageous and yet endearing all at once. He immerses himself in the role and everything he does just seems to ring more true than Culkin's forced attempts.
Chloe Sevigny is sweet as the helpless and hopeless Gitsie, Wilmer Valderrama brings depth and character to Keoki and Marilyn Manson makes a cameo that is every bit as weird and crazy as his music. In fact, the supporting cast is really what made this movie hum along.
Dark and decadent, ugly and outrageous, and unabashedly superficial, if you've never taken drugs, you'll never want to after this flick, and if you ever have, you might think twice in the future. Then again, you might be just like Michael, who never knows when enough is enough.
Party Monster runs for 98 minutes and is worth a look, even if it's just for the amazing costumes and make-up.
Comedy/ Crime/ Drama
Based on the book, Disco Bloodbath by James St. James, Party Monster follows the true story of Michael Alig, the small town kid who had big time dreams of being a 'fabulous' Club Kid and party promoter in New York City. So he packs up and leaves his sleepy home town in Indiana for New York where he comes upon the infamous James St. James and begs him to teach him how to be 'fabulous'.
Proving to be a very fast a learner, Alig goes on to become the stuff of underground legend, staging some of the most decadent parties of the 1980's/ early 90's. But his excessive drug use coupled with his excessively arrogant attitude ultimately lead to his downfall when he brags on TV about killing his drug dealer, Angel.
Macauley Culkin is lukewarm at best in the role of Michael Alig and sadly gets caught up in the idea of his character, rather than focusing on humanising him. He is stiff and unbelievable and more often than not, self conscious in this role, but in a sense this works in his favour, as Michael finds his feet in this brave new world and desperately tries to adapt.
Seth Green is excellent as James St. James, but it is easier to like him than Culkin because his character is funny, arrogant, outrageous and yet endearing all at once. He immerses himself in the role and everything he does just seems to ring more true than Culkin's forced attempts.
Chloe Sevigny is sweet as the helpless and hopeless Gitsie, Wilmer Valderrama brings depth and character to Keoki and Marilyn Manson makes a cameo that is every bit as weird and crazy as his music. In fact, the supporting cast is really what made this movie hum along.
Dark and decadent, ugly and outrageous, and unabashedly superficial, if you've never taken drugs, you'll never want to after this flick, and if you ever have, you might think twice in the future. Then again, you might be just like Michael, who never knows when enough is enough.
Party Monster runs for 98 minutes and is worth a look, even if it's just for the amazing costumes and make-up.
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Comment by Tracy
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I haven't heard of this film (had my head in books for the end-of-semester nightmare), is it at the cinemas or DVD? It sounds interesting and unusual.
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P.S. Tracy, hope your end of semester stuff goes well...
Comment by Tracy
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Thanks for your wishes about the end of semester onslaught, I'm nearly there thankfully...I have lots of plans for relaxation,DVDs and just sitting....then I'm back to work....
I'll have a look for this DVD, I like the sound of it especially as it's fun and watchable.
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The absurditys of life are what keep me smiling through the tragedies.