BBC Lennon Naked DVD Review
BBC Lennon Naked DVD Review
Synopsis: Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who, Heroes) stars as one of the most enduring and enigmatic figures of the 20th Century, John Lennon, in this riveting drama. One quarter of “The Fab Four,” peace activist, visual artist, and author, John Lennon was a man whose personal life was never short on drama, intrigue and eventually, conspiracy. Thirty years after his death, Lennon Naked presents an inside look at the hugely popular musician as he moved from a Beatle to an icon. It covers a period of wildly fluctuating fortunes from 1964 to 1971, a time of worldwide adulation at one extreme but a combination of frustration and despair at the other. From the death of father-figure and manager Brian Epstein, his break-up with first wife Cynthia and his fascinating love affair with Yoko Ono, through to his spiraling drug use and decision to leave England for New York, this is the story of an artist destroying everything to find himself.
Review: There are a few Lennon DVDs coming out this month. One of our favorites is the BBC biopic Lennon Naked. This is certainly no biography, as hardcore Lennon fans will note, but rather a fictional account of his life. There are some things that are made more sensational, and in fact things that are just plain made-up, but its a fun film.
Lennon is portrayed geniusly by Christopher Eccleston. He does an amazing job of really getting inside the characters head and he exudes that bizarre confidence that surrounded Lennon to his last days. This is another great offering from the BBC and its a must-have for any Beatles or Lennon fan.
Lennon is portrayed geniusly by Christopher Eccleston. He does an amazing job of really getting inside the characters head and he exudes that bizarre confidence that surrounded Lennon to his last days. This is another great offering from the BBC and its a must-have for any Beatles or Lennon fan.
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Interest Range: John Lennon, The Beatles