Absolute Beginners (1986)
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Cast
as Vendice Partners
as Arthur
as Athene Duncannon
as Colin
as Suzette
as Mr. Cool
as The Fanatic
as Henley of Mayfair
as Dido Lament
as Big Jill
as Mum
as Wizard
as Fabulous Hoplite
as Ed the Ted
as Flikker
as Call-Me-Cobber
as Dean Swift
as The Misery Kid
as Baby Boom
as Harry Charms
as Johnny Wonder
as Mario
as Cappuccino Man
as D.J. Entertainer
as Amberly Drove
as Party Singer
as Mrs. Larkin
as Vern
as Dorita
as Zoot
as Saltzman
as Cynthia Eve
as Slim Brother
as Slim Brother
as Trader Horn
as Carmen
as Eddie Sex
as Maltese Lodger
as Ms. Cool Sr.
as Mr. Cool Sr.
as Pamphleteer
as Santa Lucia Club Owner
as Bert the Tailor
as Chez Nobody Barman
as Ton-Up Vicar
as Baby Boom's Mum
as Maltese Lodger
Critic Reviews for Absolute Beginners
All Critics (9) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) | DVD (1)
A spectacular failure.
'Absolute Beginners' ranks as one of David Bowie's greatest songs, and it's just a shame the frustrating movie of the same name doesn't come close to matching its glory.
Though the film is flawed, it's still underrated as an exploration of a crucial era of London's pop culture, and the eccentric cast (including David Bowie) adds a lot of color.
More interesting for what it attempts than for what it accomplishes.
Audience Reviews for Absolute Beginners
Going to be honest and admit I was only watching for David Bowie. Wish I hadn't bothered. He's in it about 15 minutes and it's certainly not a career highlight for him when he is. Very hammy, but so is the rest of it. There is some mildly interesting bits and London looks bright and pretty, but it's a pretty crappy story honestly. The main character is uncharismatic and Patsy Kensit always struck me as a bit cheap, so I guess the money hungry Suzette she plays is good casting. The best part of the movie is when the credits roll and the theme song comes on. Can't believe such a great song got lumped in with this mess. I'd rather watch my David Bowie greatest hits DVD next time.
Super Reviewer
On the box for this movie, a critic says it's a splashy musical or something, but that doesn't mean it's good, so I wondered why they put that on the box. If you ask me this movie is too splashy and doesn't focus on the story enough. Overall, it's okay.
Super Reviewer
Just re-watched this, having seen it in the theater when it came out and on VHS several years ago. Sure it's not a GREAT film...but as musicals go (I generally hate them) this is one that I don't mind. Which I'm sure is a testament to the historical aspects of it's story and the fact that it is riddled with cameo's (Sandie Shaw) and musical "numbers" performed by some really great musicians (Bowie, Ray Davies, Sade).
Super Reviewer
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