Lisztomania

REVIEW
Franz Liszt, classical composer, gets the full treatment from Russell in this outlandish visual and sexual assault on historical accuracy and biographical detail. The presumption is that Liszt was a precursor to the rock superstars of today and in unabashed Russell fashion, he turns this into a garish, psychosexual extravaganza. Daltrey brings a certain Adonis-like quality to his role as Liszt, but Starr as the Pope is heresy in anyone's book.