I am lucky enough to have seen this movie although I know that it is very difficult to get hold of. This is one of the most interesting and unusual underground films I have seen in a long time. Although the cast consists of mainly Barbie type dolls it is in no way kitsch or camp.
It tells the story of Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia in an intelligent and touching manner, leading to its inevitable end result. The film inter cuts the drama with scientific information and dramatised vox pops as well as segments of Derek Jarman-like Super 8 footage. It makes for a dream-like quality in parts, something which only adds to its charm.
Todd Haynes is a true original and the film is remarkably, beautifully shot. The story is well written, and despite being acted mainly by dolls it is strangely believable, the characters having a surprising amount of depth. I haven't seen anything like it to compare it to. A superb film in every respect. It is a terrible shame it can no longer be seen.
It tells the story of Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia in an intelligent and touching manner, leading to its inevitable end result. The film inter cuts the drama with scientific information and dramatised vox pops as well as segments of Derek Jarman-like Super 8 footage. It makes for a dream-like quality in parts, something which only adds to its charm.
Todd Haynes is a true original and the film is remarkably, beautifully shot. The story is well written, and despite being acted mainly by dolls it is strangely believable, the characters having a surprising amount of depth. I haven't seen anything like it to compare it to. A superb film in every respect. It is a terrible shame it can no longer be seen.