The Source (DVD, 2000)

Being a huge fan of the beat generation basically any movie on this topic intersts me. With an rarely seen allstar cast this movie presents itself more like a documentary with much live footage for the actual era. It may be a big hit for those intersted in this Generation, but for those that are looking for mind boggling performances, you maybe disappointed with this film. Keep in mind that it is in a documentary format for the most part.

This movie was very interesting, altho not really a movie but a documentary. I was born a bit late to be in the beat generation, I was just a child, but it showed me the meanings to alot of the things that went on. That there definately was a method, if not a preplanned one, to their combined madness.... or is it brilliance, sometimes its a fine line. I would of thought there might be a bit more about Charles B. as he was a sidelines player in this all too. And since he lived in my town, it would of been great. I loved the readings of works by Dennis Hopper and Johnny Depp, two of my favorite, and I think their being the key players on this dvd made it alot better than another group of actors could have

I bought this DVD for my husband who is a passionate writer/poet. He absolutely loves it and has already watched it like 10 times since Valentines Day!! Definately a great find for anyone who appreciates the beat generation!!