Re: QUAD movie

["Joe Cozzarelli" <cozz@lucent.com>]

I think Pete has said that, once again, it's up to the reader to 
decide if Jimmy bits the dust or not.  
any thoughts?
Joe Cozz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jill Jackson <jjackson504@webtv.net>
To: <thewho@igtc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: QUAD movie


> 
> Most WHO fans like the Quadrophenia film?  I'm out of the loop, it seems
> (nothing new).  Though I'm a big fan of British cinema, and loved the
> whole insular world of the London Mod Scene, I was disappointed in the
> film.  Mostly because I absolutely hated the girl.  Totally and
> completely despised her.  I was hoping some Rocker would smash her
> pretty face in, actually.  Jimmy deserved better.  
> 
> And then the ending!  Here I am, watching it on video for the first
> time, going "Wait, wait, he doesn't commit suicide!"  And my kids are
> saying "Mom, its o.k., he probably jumped off the bike, you don't see
> his body going over the cliff, do you?"  Basically, they were telling me
> to chill....stupid, stupid ending.  And now I realize I've spoiled if
> for anyone who has not seen it yet.  I'm sorry.
> 
> You know, I wouldn't have been so angry about the movie if I hadn't
> loved the album so much.  It's why you're not supposed to read the novel
> before the film, etc., etc.  
> 
> That's my 2 1/2 cents worth.
> 
> -Jill- 
> 
>