Absolute Beginners
1986, Musical, 1h 47m
9 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Colin, Photographer, Narrator
Suzette
Vendice Partners
Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Arthur, Colin's Dad
Big Jill
Critic Reviews for Absolute Beginners
All Critics (9) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2)
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A spectacular failure.
August 31, 2018 | Full Review… -
'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.
July 4, 2015 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
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.
July 29, 2007 | Rating: B | Full Review… -
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May 28, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for Absolute Beginners
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Sep 06, 2010On 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.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Feb 23, 2009Just 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).Robert C Super Reviewer
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Nov 10, 2008Going 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.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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Apr 03, 2008Julien Temple gets an "A" for effort in creating a modern musical recreation of the 1950's British Teen scene. The problem here is that the movie is too dark and risque for the family crowd and too light-hearted and tame for the adult crowd. It catches momentum in its third act, has a star making performance from Tony Hippolyte and Patsy Kensit, a great musical numbers by Bowie, Davies, and Sade, but would have benefited more by sticking closer to the source material of the Notting Hill Riots, instead of turning it into a cartoon.Anthony V Super Reviewer
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