Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

PiraBit if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

slabihoud Encapsulated in 67 minutes of blown-up 16mm color film is Swinging London at its best! Everything is there: the music, the protests, the stars, the fashion, the artists. Presented in the style of the sixties, odd camera movements, psychedelic color effects and complicated montages of stock footage combined with new material. Organised in chapters, we see some interviews of then and sometimes still famous people talking about what is going on in their lives and in London particularly.Sadly the color of the film faded into brownish red mostly, every trace of blue completely gone. It is obviously the work of someone new to the medium, because he does not hesitate to try out various effects, using the music to its best advantage.I just saw the film yesterday at Vienna"s International Film Festival and Peter Whitehead was there and talked about it. Great guy!P.S. I don't understand why so many reviewers write about Pink Floyd in this film. They are there but don't play an important role. Some reviewers definitely refer to a different film.

kavanagh I agree. This film is total and utter rubbish. But so were the times in which it was shot. Sex had only been invented in 1963 (pace P Larkin) and by 1967, London was revelling in this new discovery. However, this piece of unmitigated nonsense has one valuable asset: if any of the younger generation wonder where Mike Myers got the concept for Austin Powers then this is the lodestone. True, Myers drew inspiration from some truly dreadful TV series of the 60s but this film will give junior cineasts great help in understanding the lingo and the background to Mr Powers. Watch it once by all means for the sake of reference. And then as Monster 17 says, get help!

ThePrinceofPeas It's worth a viewing, just to say you've seen it. Sadly, it's dull and they picked my least favourite floyd tune 'Interstellar' to focus on. Still, it's a time-piece and you should have a wee look at it. Regards as the madcap laughs... Drop me a line Floyd/Syd fans:

Monster-17 I swear to God this is one piece of cinematic filth that should be burned, it's soooooooo boring.1: Don't rent it.2) Don't buy it.3) Heaven's forbid, if you find yourself enjoying it do make sure you get some much needed help.