I re-watched this movie the other day and it really holds up even after all this time. The themes of depression, violence and withdrawal still resonate and it its easy to find parallels nearly 31 years later.
Of course one of the main highlights is the music. Considering it is a movie built around the soundtrack the melding of video and audio is superb. From providing ambience for on screen action through to incredible animated set pieces to amaze, stun and even disturb you.
The film sees a rock star named Pink, played by a young and at that stage not all that well known Bob Geldof, locked in a hotel room. Burnt out from touring, drugs and alcohol he goes through events from his life that have created the wall in his mind. As he descends further into madness his hallucinations become more and more intense until the spectacular finale inside his mental wall. Let's be honest, this is not a happy movie.
If I had to make a list of movies that everyone needs to watch then Pink Floyd The Wall would be in the top 5.
In two words... Freakishly awesome.
PS. Yes I know the trailer is for a Spanish release but it was the only one I could find!
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