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Valley of the Dolls (1967)
Rate:
3
Viewed:
2/10
2/10:
Valley of the Dolls is an attempt to paint a picture of how a movie actress can go from a big star to
a drug junkie, but such films have been fairly common for decades.
Obviously, the story is about the drug-infested lifestyle that Judy Garland of
The Wizard of Oz fame used to
lead. Already a mess, she attempted suicide many times until it finally happened one day through an accidental
overdose of barbiturates. The film is mildly interesting but murky to follow, giving me a hard time to grasp
the characters' problems, and has a disappointing finish.
Of the cast, Barbara Parkins, who plays Anne, is beautiful. Hence, I can't believe the boyfriend cheated on her
with a pill-popper. Sharon Tate is a familiar name from the Tate–LaBianca murders in connection with
Helter Skelter, but I've never seen her in a film until now. She's a natural looker.
All in all, it's hard for me to care about anything that goes on in Valley of the Dolls.