Party Monster
(R, 1:38:34, Released 2003)
| Genres: | Mystery & Suspense, Drama |
| Release Date: | Sep 5, 2003 |
| DVD Release Date: | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Starring: | Macaulay Culkin, Seth Green, Chloë Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne, Justin Hagan, Wilson Cruz, Wilmer Valderrama, Dylan McDermott, Marilyn Manson, Diana Scarwid |
| Directed by: | Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato |
| Synopsis: | After profiling Monica Lewinsky, Billy Haynes, and Tammy Faye Bakker, documentarians Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato make their feature debut with this true-life tale of the rapid climb and lurid demise of a flamboyant young club promoter in late-'80s/early-'90s Manhattan. Based on James St. James' nonfiction account Disco Bloodbath as well as on the writer/directors' own 1998 documentary, Party Monster features former child star Macaulay Culkin as Michael Alig, a Midwestern teen determined to forget his past amidst the bright lights and throbbing house music of New York City's nightlife. Introduced to the club scene by St. James (Seth Green), Alig quickly becomes an event promoter himself, dreaming up bizarrely themed dance parties in such unlikely venues as fast-food restaurants and subway cars. But this archetypical "club kid" orchestrates his own downfall when, stoned on designer drugs, he and accomplice Freez (Justin Hagan) brutally murder their small-time dealer friend Angel Menendez (Wilson Cruz). Party Monster had its world premiere in the Dramatic Competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi |
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August 18, 2011
Based on the true life story of infamous "club kid" Micahel Alig, this film saw Macaulay Culkin return to films after a long absence, ready to put his child star image to rest.
In that regard, this is a successful film, and his performance is quite good. The other performances aren't too shabby either, and the cast has lots of recognizables in it, including a small appearance by a delightfully nutty Marilyn Manson.
As a bio pic, this is some fairly standard stuff, and not all that remarkable. The film has a nice visual style, and the costumes and makeup are pretty top notch. Had things not been quite so by the numbers, this would be a far better film. As it stands though, this is a decent, but largely unremarkable film, saved mostly by the performances, which is the primary reason you should give it a watch. -
May 15, 2010
When I started to watch this movie I wasn't at all aware what it was about. I just saw that MaCaulay Culkin and Seth Green were in it and thought, "Cool! Maybe this'll be good." A lot of people say this movie was bad, that it was horribly acted, but I think they just couldn't get past Culkin's shortcomings. I don't believe he was a bad actor, I simply believe he got stuck on the idea of how he had to humanize his character, and that was his ultimate downfall (in the special features he explained this was something he wanted to bring to the character).
Seth Green, as always, is adorable and can completely immerse himself into a character and really bring him to light. Marilyn Manson played Christina wonderfully, if only for a short time. Wilmer Valderrama was terrific as Keoki and it was a disappointment to see he was only in such a little portion of the film.
All in all, this movie was great. It had a great cast and a great script. The movie was meant to poke fun, not to make you think about any hidden meanings or to wonder why they were acting so strange. Club Kids were all about glamour, mocking celebrities, and, in the end, drugs. They didn't want to grow up, and they certainly didn't want to live a normal life.
Culkin had his moments where he pulled Alig off well, and in others, you could tell he was trying to stretch the character into places he wasn't meant to go. And if he was, Culkin certainly wasn't the actor to do it.
All in all, a "fabulous" film. Highly recommended if you're interested in how some of the 80's really played out. -
March 6, 2010
Very over the top with the acting, but strangely compelling and a great cast. I loved all the outifts and make up too! Both Macaulay and Seth do a great job here.
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October 23, 2009
Culkin is totally unconvincing as a popular glam bisexual club kid, and the story tries so hard to be campy and trash that it soon gets boring.
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July 9, 2009
Macauley Culkin doesn't do TOO bad a job in this true story of party boy Michael Alig, who killed his drug dealer and than bragged about it to his friends. Seth Green plays Alig's best pal and confidante and holds his own pretty well too. Not a great film by any stretch of the imagination, but held my attention more than I thought it would.
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March 13, 2009
Seth Green and Macauly Culkin do so well in here! With Marilyn Manson and Dylan McDermott, Natasha Lyon and Chloe Sevingny as well, interesting to see this plot be played out on the silver screen after happening in real life. The life of Michael Alig and the New York Club Kids is certainly not boring.
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July 13, 2007
Like a car wreck, it's hard to stop watching this freakish movie. Macaulay Culkin - like you've never seen him before. Great music! Seth Green is hilarious too. Great costumes! It shows the damage which drugs can do to the lives of the party-kids who use them. It's a fun but wasted lifestyle. Stupidity has its consequences. There was much frivolous gaeity, but no acts of homosexuality are shown. Great stuff for a low-budget film! A classic on my list.
Favorite Scene: When the Rat explains to Seth Green what really happened; accompanied by pounding techno music. -
August 31, 2011
Interesting story, but the cinematography is very low budget.
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November 2, 2007
Very weird movie.
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August 18, 2011
It's Green and Culkin that carry this film and keep it moving. There are definite traces of Trainspotting, but sadly without Boyle's energy. And Marilyn Manson turns up for a few scenes and just seems to grin into the camera. That said, it is still worth a watch.
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August 15, 2009
For any male that is homophobic, I would definatly stay clear of this one, I liked it expecially the scenes with marilyn manson i thought his performance as a transvestite was hilarious! after seeing the shockumentary as they call it I had to re-watch the film. Lik i said guys, consider yourself warned!
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October 25, 2008
Trippy and weird but an interesting return for Macaulay Culkin.
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September 30, 2007
Tragic from beginning to end, interesting movie.
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July 5, 2007
Um, well, it was certainly different, weird, and very wild.
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May 20, 2007
I was in an insomniatic period, and this cured that.
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April 18, 2007
Hilarious! A great movie.
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February 25, 2007
A quote from Macaulay Culkin: "I'd made enough money by the time I was 12 to never have to work again, so it's not about a big check with me. It's about finding unique, one-of-a-kind films that I would want to see myself. I think Party Monster is one of those." Hmmm. Ok, 'Mac'. Well it was certainly unique. Your bad acting was unique. Perhaps too unique for me. The one star it gets from me is for Seth Green's 'fabulous' outfits.
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fb677587177March 31, 2012This movie is fascinating in such a tragic and shocking way. In fact, Michael Alig himself is fascinating... also in a tragic and shocking way. This film and its actors perfectly portray the craziness and violence of Michael Alig, his friends and his lifestyle. It's a bit tongue in cheek, but at the heart of it is something soul-rending and strangely beautiful.
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February 8, 2012
It was very interesting to see these actors in these rolls, but I wasn't particularly interested in the story, though the format of storytelling from Seth Green and Macaulay Culkin drew me in.
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October 4, 2011
i actually liked it even though it wasnt even that good. the acting was weak, the camera was shakey, and sometimes the music was louder than the dialogue but i liked it! it was different, dangerous, disturbing, and deranged! i wouldnt suggest this film to just anyone though, it has to be someone who can embrace the strange. good job party monster and your crazy club kids too
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July 21, 2011
Wow what a movie. This movie attracted me to it because of Macaulay Culkin. The movie is about Money, Drugs, and Club Kids. Decent movie. Very different kind of movie for Macaulay. A Must see.
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July 4, 2011
It wasn't gay enough... SNAP!! (I expected better acting from both Macaulay & Seth, disappointing.)
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June 4, 2010
Culkin Is pretty great and I absolutely love Green. I also liked the odd little cameo by Marilyn Manson. He fit so well into this flick.
Def wanna read the book sometime. -
April 2, 2010
WOW WOW WOW ... Macaulay Culkin as never seen before, I mean he is stading in a clun wear a jockstrap, just how far is that from Home Alone ... damn. The story based on true events was deep, and powerful. WOW.
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February 23, 2010
This is a Laugh-your-ass-off kind of movie. If you like Drag-queens and Marilyn Manson you will love this movie!
