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If anyone can take the life span of a single person and compact it into a 2 hour feature... an accurate 2 hour feature that is, I would be very impressed. I will give credit for this being a good film, definitely worth watching. Val Kilmar does a great job, does his own vocals for some of the scenes, great depiction of an amature band trying to work together and deal with instant fame and fortune while dealing with the real life problems of the lead singer.

Notice I said "of an amature band" and not The Doors. All bands start of small and as unknowns with the hope of making it big. Some probably more prepared then others, others possible less interested in making it big then some. I'm a big Fan of The Doors and their music as I'm sure many of you maybe, but keep in mind these guys are just four guys, three of which were musicians and one of which was a little bit of everything.

This movie does portray them as a group of "normal" guys getting into the music scene. Great sets and locations, reinactments, and many interesting moments revolving around Jim and his constant drinking habits and then some. BUT if your interested in knowing about Jim and not just a good movie, read a biography on him, read several ones, find out what his wives say, his band members thoughts, or even what his agents write about him. Look for similar stories and events and compare their view points, get an idea of who they are by they way they right and see who's being truthful, who's exagerrating, who's guess and who's just plain lying. As far I know, and correct me if I'm wrong... but I don't believe Oliver Stone and Jim Morrison were ever friends? If you were to die and someone made a movie about you, what aspect of your life do you think wold be glorified to make it big in the box office? That's Hollywood.

... Mick Jagger says after finshing a set as Keith walks across the stage while Mick graciously accepts the warm applause of the audience. Get a feel for the times as these rock'n'roll icons huddled under a circus tent for a great performance. Being able to see Mick Jagger really get into his performance, interact with the crowd, and even direct his singing to the camera is great and makes this production very unique... not like Gimme Shelter with Hells Angles. No, this is a controled stage performace and everyone is having a great time. If you look around you can even see the camera men lugging around their heavy equipment catching different angles and views of the performers and the crowd. This is a definate must have for fans of real rock n roll music.

It's true that this movie doesn't hold true to the tale of the cartoon classic so many of us (who are interested) are familiar with, but as an action movie in general it has it's good moments. Dolf as He-Man?

We'll I feel he did a pretty good job with what they gave him. The script could have used work, having He-Man and his gang in "present day" is a bit odd. The plot is strong enough to keep it going. Skeletor is a pretty evil guy, his army of thugs are just as mindless and blundering as in the cartoons and Evil Lynn is who she is, evil. I will say as far as most of the visual effects go, not bad. Better then

Flash Gordon... sort of reminds me of Monster Squad. Funny, those three movies dealt with a sort of alternate time period or distant civilization that gets mixed up with present day, seems to be a trend.

To sum it up, what are you looking for? I classic cartoon portrayed on the big screen that holds true to the original? No. An action movie typical of what you would expect from that era and genre as far as an action/adveture/sci-fi movie goes? Yes, just maybe yes. Remember, think 80s. Rent it, don't buy unless your familiar with it... and it's on sale (got it myself for $4) Enjoy.