Producer review
Important and compelling performances; difficult first watch outside the music
In the discussion (4)
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- Directly invited first-time viewer at thirty in2024 understands importance but struggles outside performances. Opening shows Prince appeal; Darling Nicky previously unknown.
- Songs compelling on screen but not personally sticky for streaming; long music-video form and many face close-ups leave drama less engaging. Partner negative response reported.
- More interesting to discuss than watch outside performances conceded; defense that film and album showcase complementary genius. Michael music considered better aged.
- Risky persona construction both bold and career burden. Current young artists unlikely to repeat; Taylor Swift hypothetical opposed then her music offered as equivalent expression.