What a waste of my time!!!

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

I watched like like 8 years back and then now watch it again...first time i really liked the movie and music so nice...after 8 years later i find it more beautiful because i have seen life in many ways with in 8 years...the best part when Ruth said it is so strange that she cant cry even though this is her saddest time of life but in the end she cried so much when she read the later ''shake your head girl with your ponytail...take me right back '' goose bum....amazing...love it

Watched this film after intending to see it at the cinema upon its release and it ended up being a huge disappointment. The film feels like two beginnings and one ending without any substance in the middle, owing mainly to the concept of a large flashback as the second act. The performances of the piece's stars are admirable considering that the script leaves them little to no subtext available. The heavy-handed, clunky dialogue is written as if nobody in the film's world is able to infer anything or understand the meaning of implication. Nevertheless, Craig plays his role well and is the only character afforded any development throughout the piece even despite the stunted nature of the pretentious, literal dialogue. His younger counterpart Harry Eden is not afforded this much and is arguably saddled with even worse lines, but is at least able to bring a decent amount of presence to the teenage Joe Scot.There is a story missing in this film. The tragic tale of Joe's affair with Evelyn and the failing of his relationship with Ruth because of this could have been somewhat cut down in favour of emphasising and building upon what happens to Joe in between his decision to run away from home on the day of the child's funeral and his decision to return for Boots's. Instead, what is left are unanswered questions and this makes the feel not feel properly finished. Sadly, this appears to have been an intention and as a result, the film never gets above average at best.

wow i am kicking myself after buying this film.starting Daniel Craig flashbacks of a fool 2008 is about a Hollywood star who wastes life buy having sex & drugs & doing crazy things like shouting at people & getting berserk .the movie starts with Daniel Craig with some funny moments but goes into a flashback as he thinks about his past life in 70s .how he had sex with a lady younger then her & smooching girls .listening to weird music & etc. after attending his old friends funeral he goes back to his crazy life.this movie has nothing to see in it.Daniel Craig is worst at acting in this like he does in his James bond films. he was feeling bad & did it only for the money.the film tried to be an artistic but failed.my rating is 1/10. don't watch this unless you have nothing.

I grew up on Bowie and Roxy Music so this film gets me fixated from the outset. It struck a deep chord of adolescent discovery and pulsating sexual growth. Evocative sums it up for me.It recalled to me the days of blue eyeshadow and glitter nail varnish; of rebellion at the mundanity of daily life and the hope of an escape through music and fashion. The attention to detail is exciting - vinyl LP covers, the old stereo record players, decadent decor with white shag pile rugs. The clothing, makeup, props and acting all add up to create a consummate reproduction of an era I loved and lived.If you loved the music of this era and are still an old rebel at heart, this film will grab you by the sound of Andy McKay's sax and take you on a beautifully photographed trip of nostalgia. The boys and men are lookers too.