Party Monsters

November 1, 2003 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Some were billing it as Macaulay Culkin’s comeback, it’s not that. Some said it was a work of comic genius, it’s not that. Some said… Let us just say that a lot of people have said a lot of things about Party Monster. I’m going to say very little more.

It’s not very good. By that I mean, and please excuse my use of our robust language here, it is utter shite. It’s written in such a way as to alienate the audience from the characters, making it rather difficult to care when things go wrong. Sure, there are some funny moments, but they’re only moments; seconds that die off as quickly as they arrived, leaving you just as cold to the characters.

I could say more, but I think everyone has said enough.

  1. Jack’s avatar

    Jack on November 2, 2003 at 3:53 pm

    I’ve been fascinated by this story for years, and you’re right, the film stinks. If you can, get hold of the documentary Party Monster (also directed by Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey) – makes the film seem unnecessary, since Alig & Co. were/are fabulous, unlike Culkin & Co.

  2. Gary’s avatar

    Gary on November 4, 2003 at 11:41 am

    I’m a little bit discouraged to delve further into this story due to the film, especially given how overtly annoying Culkin is/was. But if I see the documentary, I’ll give it a watch.