Oliver Stone's The Doors

Personally, I find it quite exceptional; I could honestly watch it over and over again...👍

Just imagine... 😁

Wait, I wonder if the movie title might actually be "Doors"?

David Sanchez6 said:Wait, is the movie just called "Doors" or something?

Ugh, it's 'The Doors', obviously. 🙂

"Doors." I mean, why wouldn't he put it that way?

In my opinion, this is one of the most pointless psychedelic movies ever made... and pairing it with "Zlatan Baršun"... I mean, that's just unbeatable.🙄

Honestly, the screenplay for this movie is an absolute disaster.
Most of the scenes could be cut entirely—they’re visually decent enough, sure, but they don't actually move the needle. You could strip them out and the story wouldn't lose a single ounce of substance.

The only reason anyone would even bother sitting through this is because it features The Doors and their music. Everything else is just... 🙂

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frozenhound34 said:I assume everyone knows where I got my handle.

From where?

😬

frozenhound34 said:I assume everyone here already knows where my username comes from...

we know😉

Ethan Perez97 said:Just imagine... 😁

I am imagining... and then what?😲

I’m just not feeling this movie... I honestly expected way more from it. After sitting through the whole thing, I just felt let down. It was kind of pointless, I guess.👎

I remember watching him by the coast one evening... and right in the middle of the movie, the power just cut out on us.. 🙂

And that was actually my very first time seeing him 😢

It’s actually a solid movie. Honestly, though, the best thing any critic ever said about it was that Val Kilmer spent the entire runtime dealing with some seriously terrible hairpieces.
😁

I honestly don't know how people can watch this if they aren't into Jim Morrison’s poetry or the whole vibe of a band playing without a bassist. For me, though... it was something transcendental. I’ve always been obsessed with the context behind how R&R bands actually formed, and this film just crystallizes that era perfectly. It captures the exact atmosphere I’d always imagined in my head.

Also, that desert scene? Pure psychedelia. If you aren't a fan of that concept, you probably won't enjoy what comes next. And those concert scenes are phenomenal—they feel spontaneous, maybe even chaotic enough to leave you with this sort of "residual after-taste." You know, that lingering feeling after an event has passed. Kind of like that feeling after finishing a bottle of fine Napa Valley Cabernet.

But hey, judging by the comments here, the experience is definitely subjective.🙂 😎

Hardly convincing... if anything, it's exhausting.

Who would believe that everything I possess is merely a matter of luck.

I remember waiting all week for this movie to come out... and honestly, I left feeling a little let down. It’s not a bad film overall—I love The Doors and their whole vibe is incredible—but there's just something about it, I don't know, it feels off. I did dig how the director packed in so many songs and concert vibes; it was pure psychedelia.
Val Kilmer was great as Jim Morrison—he isn't usually my go-to actor, but he really nailed Jim's essence here. On the other hand, I feel like Meg Ryan didn't quite get what her role was supposed to be; she seemed a bit lost with that hair and those Lennon-style glasses. I mean, okay, I get that was the look back then, but it just didn't work for her.

This movie is absolutely incredible. I’ve actually got an old VHS recording of it from way back—it’s basically a blueprint of what it looks like when one person truly lives life on their own terms. He was always at the forefront of everything, pushing the boundaries of music and staying deeply committed to the protest movement. Sure, he drank, he loved his drugs, but honestly, looking at it from any angle, that was just who he was. I could watch this film all day and night; I’m a huge fan of the band and I fully stand behind this movie.

This movie is absolute garbage...
Psychedelia in the desert? 😕 What psychedelia are we even talking about?
Val Kilmer 🙂

Instead of the BBC making a real documentary, they let some ex-fan director take over to make a little tribute, and well, we all know how that turned out...
It’s pathetic.

The film is solid regardless of how much you all choose to trash it, and I'd argue it stands as one of Val Kilmer's finest performances. He handled every single live concert track himself, delivering a truly top-tier portrayal. Those fabricated scenes, like the moment Jim Morrison shows up at Pamela's window, were clearly added just to heighten the cinematic drama. All things considered, it’s a good movie; while there was room for improvement, it remains excellent 👍