The Doors

REVIEW
A daring, provocative and hallucinogenic tribute, ostensibly a biography but much more, of the founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors -- Jim Morrison. Director Stone sees Morrison as a lost poet of his generation, which he probably was, and the film never condescends to either the era (which is difficult to recapture on film, but Stone has done so amazingly) or Morrison himself. Kilmer is an uncanny look-alike of the singer, but his portrayal goes far beyond simple impersonation; Kilmer embodies the passion and the firebrand of the pop star which was Jim Morrison. The live performances are particularly impressive, featuring most of the group's classic material.