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Rediscovering "Graffiti Bridge" The Movie
30 year Anniversary Thread
Released Theatrically 2nd November 1990
30 year Anniversary Thread
Released Theatrically 2nd November 1990
“It’s Just Around The Corner”
Many of you think this flick should be erased from memory. I’ve read a lot of horrible reviews about it, and all I can say to them is that most of them are due to the fact that you are trying to compare his other movies.
Many of you think this flick should be erased from memory. I’ve read a lot of horrible reviews about it, and all I can say to them is that most of them are due to the fact that you are trying to compare his other movies.
On its own this movie is beautiful, the schematics of it, the scenery and set design, and the use of music to tell the story. The cinematography by Bill Butler is exquisite, he photographed the 3 Rocky sequels directed by @TheSlyStallone
Rocky 4 in all honesty is probably the most 'music video' motion picture ever made, 85 mins of mainly music interspersed with boxing fights and training scenes. It was edited with that whole MTV quick cutting thats so prevalent in many Hollywood action blockbusters of that era.
But back to GB, To watch this movie on its own without a mind bias of assuming that because you liked and understood the previous movies, you will like and understand this one…you find many elements of it that do appeal.
“Try Love It’s Free”
The fact that there was very little speaking and more body language is beautiful, The total distinction between all of the characters is beautiful. The total distinction in each and every song being unique is beautiful.
This is purely theatrical.
The fact that there was very little speaking and more body language is beautiful, The total distinction between all of the characters is beautiful. The total distinction in each and every song being unique is beautiful.
This is purely theatrical.
When I first saw this movie the one thing that outright attracted me was “Aura”. @ingridchavez use of body language, in particular her facial expressions throughout this film are amazing. Each character had a very clear role and very clearly expressed what that role is.
The set designs are both nostalgic and creative without being too overly artistic, there is no exact time and place for this film, sometimes you think you’re in the 1920’s in a back alley of a nightclub, sometimes you think you’re in the 1980’s dreaming about the 1990’s.
Another movie that had the same visual aesthetic is Walter Hill's cult classic "Streets Of Fire"
It has the same retro 1950's look but given a modern twist. This was another Movie/Musical that flopped on release. Interestingly the tagline for that film was:
"A Rock N Roll Fable"
It has the same retro 1950's look but given a modern twist. This was another Movie/Musical that flopped on release. Interestingly the tagline for that film was:
"A Rock N Roll Fable"
“No One Man Will Be Ruler”
I believe the main thing that causes people to dislike this movie so much is a misunderstanding of the roles and the purposes in it. yes it is a battle between good & evil in a sense, but good(the kid) & evil(morris day) are NOT the focus points of it
I believe the main thing that causes people to dislike this movie so much is a misunderstanding of the roles and the purposes in it. yes it is a battle between good & evil in a sense, but good(the kid) & evil(morris day) are NOT the focus points of it
The focus is Aura. In a chess game it is necessary to protect the king, however the queen is the most powerful player on the board and it is very difficult to win a game if she is lost unless her sacrifice is so that the king or the other players are in position to check mate.
Aura was quiet yet not silenced, she only spoke when necessary and all the rest was expressed in her face. she did just what anyone else would do in her situation, knowing what the outcome would be, she still attempted to get there in other ways.
“How Can You See Green, When There’s So Much Blue”
Along side the characters, is the music. People are forgetting that this is NOT just a movie but a musical. Musicals are meant to be expressive & theatrical, they are not meant to WOW you like other films by visuals & plots.
Along side the characters, is the music. People are forgetting that this is NOT just a movie but a musical. Musicals are meant to be expressive & theatrical, they are not meant to WOW you like other films by visuals & plots.
They are meant to open your mind and make you think and possibly find answers to things you don’t know. Does anyone know if angels exist? Could someones heart really truly be bad? Can people change? Is all music good or just the kind that makes us dance? Do sinners have souls?
All these questions can be pondered by watching this movie. But most people don’t see that, all they see is that this movie isn’t like Purple Rain, or Under the Cherry Moon or even Sign O The Times.
All they can see is that they have to think a little bit in order to enjoy it and since it isn’t spelled out for them or so overly artistic that it must have reason then it must be the “worst Prince movie ever"
For Prince fans they don’t see that, all they see is Prince is not the main point, he is not as involved in it as he was in the other films, there are even less scenes with him even in it, and to them the music doesn’t compare to the groundbreaking music from previous years.
Any film that has “Question of U” and “Joy In Repetition” in the soundtrack needs to have your attention, both compositions are unlike anything you have heard before and reward the viewer/listener on repeated viewings.
That guitar solo in "Question Of U" tho 
"Music is the power, Love is the message and Truth is the answer"
"Music is the power, Love is the message and Truth is the answer"
“You Better Run To The Light, leave Your Past Behind”
It must be the “worst Prince movie”. Lose all of your biases and this movie becomes one of the courageous good movies. The main bias to loose is that this is not a Prince Movie..It’s a Movie/Musical from the mind of Prince.
It must be the “worst Prince movie”. Lose all of your biases and this movie becomes one of the courageous good movies. The main bias to loose is that this is not a Prince Movie..It’s a Movie/Musical from the mind of Prince.
He was not trying to make Purple Rain 2 or another Hollywood produced Blockbuster filled with big names, he was making something positive, spiritual and with a heartfelt message. I urge you to give this movie a second chance, it will uplift you in these dark times.
The film is decorated with positivity, the messages and themes are all there for you to embrace,
"Try Love, It's Free"
“You Better Run To The Light, Leave Your Past Behind”
"Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up"
"When A Man Shouts, You Must Learn To Whisper"
"Try Love, It's Free"
“You Better Run To The Light, Leave Your Past Behind”
"Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up"
"When A Man Shouts, You Must Learn To Whisper"
Do me a favour and try to give Graffiti Bridge a watch, It's film that needs revisiting and reappraising, The amount of positivity stemming from this movie is unlike anything you have ever watched and experienced and in these very dark times isn't that what we need most.
