Breaking Glass
1980
It's a tough decade, it's a harsh life. Only the hardest make it, or the hardest pushed. But sometimes it drives you over the edge - it's just the music industry... Read more
| Starring | Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce |
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| Director | Brian Gibson |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Singer Hazel O'Connor claws her way into the charts, with help from spiv promoter Phil Daniels, only to find the glitter tarnished and the pressures of fame unbearable. Efficiently directed by Brian Gibson, this hopelessly dated musical is completely formulaic on the rags-to-riches front, yet intriguing from a New Wave nostalgia perspective. O'Connor, who wrote all the songs, hit the Top Ten with Eighth Day before fading into obscurity. The “life imitating art” subtext adds another level of interest to what is basically a morose chronicle of music biz clichés.
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Garish, freakish musical with unattractive characters strung along an oft-told tale. Some commendable vigour in the presentation, but it won't appeal to anybody over 21.
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Super-cynical first feature by ex-TV director Gibson. Its version of punk London in the '80s is a bizarre mix of Big... read more on Time Out
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21 out of 22 people found this review helpful
Underrated Gem!
This film is one of those 'forgotten' gems that surprise you by exceeding your expectations!!
Simple enough story - girl has 'anti-... more -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
VERY VERY UNDERATED FILM,WELL WORTH WATCHING MORE THAN 7 TIMES,EVERY TIME YOU SEEE IT,IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER BRINGING BACK FANTASTIC MEMORIES OF A BYGONE TIME.X
WHEN THIS GEM OF MOVIE WAS MADE AND CAME OUT,IT LACKED THE PROMOTION THAT IT DESERVED.BUT JUST AS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW BLOODY GREAT IT WAS/IS,EVEN WITHOUT THE ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Great film
This is an excellent film. One which everyone who has ever seen it, apart from idiot film critics that is, absolutley love.
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21 out of 22 people found this review helpful
Underrated Gem!
This film is one of those 'forgotten' gems that surprise you by exceeding your expectations!!
Simple enough story - girl has 'anti-... more
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21 out of 22 people found this review helpful
Underrated Gem!
This film is one of those 'forgotten' gems that surprise you by exceeding your expectations!!
Simple enough story - girl has 'anti-... more -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
VERY VERY UNDERATED FILM,WELL WORTH WATCHING MORE THAN 7 TIMES,EVERY TIME YOU SEEE IT,IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER BRINGING BACK FANTASTIC MEMORIES OF A BYGONE TIME.X
WHEN THIS GEM OF MOVIE WAS MADE AND CAME OUT,IT LACKED THE PROMOTION THAT IT DESERVED.BUT JUST AS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW BLOODY GREAT IT WAS/IS,EVEN WITHOUT THE ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Great film
This is an excellent film. One which everyone who has ever seen it, apart from idiot film critics that is, absolutley love.
If you like artie films ... more
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Singer Hazel O'Connor claws her way into the charts, with help from spiv promoter Phil Daniels, only to find the glitter tarnished and the pressures of fame unbearable. Efficiently directed by Brian Gibson, this hopelessly dated musical is completely formulaic on the rags-to-riches front, yet intriguing from a New Wave nostalgia perspective. O'Connor, who wrote all the songs, hit the Top Ten with Eighth Day before fading into obscurity. The “life imitating art” subtext adds another level of interest to what is basically a morose chronicle of music biz clichés.
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Garish, freakish musical with unattractive characters strung along an oft-told tale. Some commendable vigour in the presentation, but it won't appeal to anybody over 21.
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Super-cynical first feature by ex-TV director Gibson. Its version of punk London in the '80s is a bizarre mix of Big... read more on Time Out
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