The Doors

  • 1991


MOVIE IS entertaining interesting alcoholic ridiculous
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63 %
57 % Rotten
$ 34 Million
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.5
Whatever reservations one may have about this exhausting, dark side of the 60s epic, there can be little doubt that Stone has captured a particular, b .. EW
3.1
For him there is no moderation; he isnt seeking to get high, hes looking for oblivion. Rogerebert
1.5
Kilmer is convincing in the lead role, although he never allows the viewer to share any emotions. Variety
4.5
Stone sometimes loads the narrative with too much sub Freudian baggage about Morrisons childhood, but the music, the excess and the excitement come ac .. Time Out
1.5
You get a buzz, all right, but youre left woozy and hung over, and probably wont remember much of what youve seen.
4.5
Hes like a blessed particle of antimatter in Stones turgid universe.
4.0
Much of the movie is ridiculous: Stone has never known restraint. But its also enjoyable in a jittery, hyperbolic way, and parts of it are undeniably .. E Film Critic
3.0
Val Kilmer is extraordinary as Morrison, holding the centre with a demonic charisma, while Stone recreates the late 60s milieu with vibrant versimilit ..
4.4
Val Kilmer gives an amazing, almost pathologically correct performance in Oliver Stones excessive but highly enjoyable biopic about Jim Morrison. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
They dont stand the test of time and I dont think this one will, either. Lariat
3.0
Val Kilmer does, however, pull off a remarkable impression of the troubled vocalist, although hes more convincing on stage than he is in his drunken, .. Radio Times
4.5
But Stone doesnt keep enough critical distance from the Doors or the psychedelic buzz that surrounded them. Cs Monitor
1.9
It seems more the glorification of an alcoholic jerk than a cautionary tale. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.5
For a while, the obviousness and flat out vulgarity are sort of entertaining, and it might be possible to enjoy the movie as a camp classic if you cou .. New Yorker
1.5
The film really proves only that Jim was a bad drunk and a worse friend, and that in no way was his life exemplary. Time
3.0
Val Kilmer gives the performance of his career as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stones biopic, so its a shame the surrounding film lets him down. Total Film
2.5
Without this studied physical reincarnation of the young cult figure, Stones movie would have fallen flat much more quickly than it does. Movies Tv Guide
3.1
I loved the film as a rockumentary, but the private life of Morrison is less interesting. Montreal Film Journal
4.5
Not exactly Stones finest hour, but a worthwhile portrait of 1960s (counter) culture and the self destruction of an icon. Film 4
4.5
Advertisement The Doors probably wont appeal to anyone who doesnt have instinctive sympathy for the band and its myths. La Times
1.5
The movie does a pretty good job with period ambience. But its a long haul waiting for the hero to keel over. Chicago Reader
4.4
In addition to the films political sentiments, its an exciting musical trip. Articles Chicago Tribune
2.5
Well, Jim Morrison, wails Pamela, Youve ruined another Thanksgiving! Articles Chicago Tribune
3.8
Morrison is played with uncanny authenticity by Val Kilmer. The performance is utterly convincing without being terribly illuminating. Tulsa World
4.4
But for a movie that runs well over two hours, its remarkably light on its feet, and it doesnt drag the audience down with its flame out hero. Seattle Times
1.5
After the first hour or so of The Doors, the only door I wanted to see was the one marked EXIT. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.4
Stone is not the most subtle of directors, but he has the ability to translate his passion for subject matter (hes an unabashed admirer of Morrison) t .. Articles Philly
3.1
While it has its moments, taken by itself, The Doors amounts to little more than an impressionistic look at a boy and his death wish. Articles Philly
2.5
Stone doesnt quite sentimentalize Morrison and is capable of displaying the rock stars monumental infantility and self destructiveness. Articles Baltimore Sun
3.5
Regardless, it is an entertaining piece with solid acting and, of course, a great soundtrack. FlickDirect
3.1
Yet, this isnt the ultimate biographical portrait that fans of the Doors might expect. Articles Sun Sentinel
2.2
The Doors plays out like an epic hangover one expects to never recover from. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
3.5
Ultimately, its the music that tells you more about the nihilism of Jim Morrison than Oliver Stone ever could.



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