Absolute Beginners

 

Absolute Beginners 1986

• ·        Director: Julien Temple
• ·        Cast: Patsy Kensit, Eddie O’Connell, David Bowie, James Fox, Ray Davies, Tony Hippolyte
• ·        Why? London
• ·        Seen: Once before. Now 26 February 2026 

If I remember correctly, I didn’t much like it the first time but I’m willing to give it another chance.

London 1958. Hot jazz. Cool jazz. Teenagers. Rock’n’roll. Fashion.

Could’ve should’ve worked but it doesn’t. The story is trite and boring. Kensit’s little girl voice is irritating. But I’ll stick with it for Davies and Bowie.

They lift it slightly. As does dealing with racism towards the end. 

2* of 5