I realize I’m probably awarding too many stars, but my feelings about this are genuine; The Doors were among the first bands I truly loved. I still remember being eleven years old when Elektra Records put out 'The Doors' Greatest Hits', and that extended version of 'Light My Fire' was constantly on the radio, completely captivating me with its instrumental section. It became a Christmas gift from my parents, sparking a lifelong passion for their music. Yes, Jim Morrison is often considered overrated. And yes, this movie is definitely an indulgent and sometimes confusing experience. However, that’s exactly what the Sixties, the Los Angeles rock scene of that era, and especially Morrison's life were like, so it feels remarkably appropriate! I appreciate that Oliver Stone clearly poured his heart into this project—one of several he’s made—and that the surviving band members had significant creative control. I would choose this film and 'Talk Radio', which is my personal favorite of Stone’s work, over a hundred of his more overtly political movies any day. When I was seventeen, I spent all my savings traveling solo through nine European countries, including France and its capital, Paris. My trip wasn't about seeing the Eiffel Tower or having a romantic adventure on trains like in Richard Linklater films, or experiencing the city’s charm and sidewalk cafes. In fact, I had to deal with an incredibly frustrating labor strike—an overnight sleeper train from Berne, Switzerland to Paris was rerouted four times during the night just so they could make a point! But it was all worth it because I wanted to visit Morrison's grave. There, I met twenty amazing people who had also made that journey from around the world, and it was my first time trying red wine and smoking marijuana. The graffiti and his memorial sculpture in Pere Lachaise cemetery were really interesting, as was his story. Would I do it all again? Absolutely. Val Kilmer delivers what is arguably his finest performance. The film has a palpable energy and vitality—just like the band’s music must have had back then. It's worth buying and watching repeatedly (I watch it every year on Jim’s birthday, and I’ve even bought it twice by mistake), especially for anyone who enjoys 60s music or that era's culture. It’s a genuine classic from a time when Stone was at his best.

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