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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-