Rating of
4/4
Blue Velvet review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 02/01/12
An erotic thriller that can be enjoyed in repeat viewings based on its film-noir style, enticing plot, menacing antagonist, background music and spectacular cinematography. One of the most accessible as well from Lynch coupled with a very ferociously creepy villain. Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) visits his father and detects an ear from a field. He meets-up with Police Detective John Williams (George Dickerson) to show the ear and converses with her daughter Sandy (Laura Dern). Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini) maybe connected to the ear according Sandy so she and Jeffrey investigate her apartment. Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper) does something sexually perverted to Dorothy.
The screenplay was noteworthy with quotes from the character: Jeffrey/Sandy – "It’s a strange world isn’t it.” “Why is there so much trouble in the world?” “There are opportunities in life for gaining knowledge and experience. Sometimes it’s necessary to take a risk.” Frank – “Now it's dark. Stay alive baby.” The film had some very odd but effective scenes and Sandy's character didn't become that involved in the end. Its score was applicable and thrilling scenes were well constructed. Suspense build-up was exceptional such as the “honk and flush” scene and conclusion’s twist. Dennis Hopper was incredibly good while the rest did a splendid job. The direction was sensational and themes of forgiveness, love, dominion, voyeurism, and trust were imaginatively displayed. Despite its dark themes and plot, Blue Velvet has positive symbolism's and dialogues involving life's complexities and maturation. A quiet classic in its own right.
