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Pink Floyd The Wall

Pink Floyd The Wall

1982
Drama, Fantasy
1h 35m
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone. (imdb)

Directed by:

Alan Parker

Screenwriter:

Roger Waters

Starring:

Bob Hoskins, James Laurenson, Philip Davis, Eleanor David, Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, Kevin McKeon, Joanne Whalley, Jenny Wright, Michael Ensign, Roger Waters, Albert Moses

Genres:

Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Music

AKA:

Pink Floyd: The Wall

Country:

UK

Language:

English
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Pink Floyd The Wall

1982
Drama, Fantasy
1h 35m
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cowmanCowman
Rated 28 Dec 2007
85
96th
The perfect music video to one of the most important albums in Rock history. There are no real dialogues and there's no conventional plot like most of us are used to, but the story is told through music and beautiful, disturbing and psychedelic images and animations. Thats why i guess it's for fans only.
Rated 28 Dec 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 29 Jan 2011
100
98th
Dad Rock: The Movie
Rated 29 Jan 2011
atgizaAtGiza
Rated 14 Jun 2009
56
45th
The animated scenes were amazing, rest was boring, and the music isn't really that great. Yep, The Wall is just pretty bad overall. If it was all animated, this would be rated much higher.
Rated 14 Jun 2009
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 05 Jul 2012
55
61st
Mean teachers, smothering mothers and unfaithful women produce alienation and apparently fantasies of neo-nazism.
Rated 05 Jul 2012
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 08 Dec 2006
93
97th
I've seen this movie about 50 times (possibly more). My "favorites" tend to fall into two categories: films I most want to see again, and films I've had my fill of but enjoyed greatly at the time. The Wall would belong in the latter category. There's no surprises left and it doesn't captivate me the way it used to. It's so familiar to me that I can't possibly provide any kind of objective viewpoint.
Rated 08 Dec 2006
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 22 Mar 2019
72
43rd
An essentially overwhelming experience (possibly more so coming in 'cold' and being largely unfamiliar with the album), this still has moments of greatness, especially in Geldof's quite brilliant performance (the neo-Nazi rally is an incredible set piece). Unfortunately it's all so bleak and ugly, without a leavening sense of humour (or much insight) - ultimately feels like the stream of conscious ravings of a manic depressive. Still memorable, and probably one to return to.
Rated 22 Mar 2019
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 24 Jan 2007
74
66th
I wish it had more animated sequences.
Rated 24 Jan 2007
brellbrell
Rated 08 Apr 2023
37
66th
georgia o'keefe would never
Rated 08 Apr 2023
amirmovieamirmovie
Rated 17 Sep 2012
81
56th
The rating is all about music, and imho movie just can't match, and it's not movie's fault, what can match such a music?
Rated 17 Sep 2012
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 28 Nov 2011
70
47th
I considered this film the Greatest thing I have ever had the fortune of bearing witness to when i saw it on TV when I was 16. It's gotten less like that over the years but the experience of watching it for the first time I'll hold dearly
Rated 28 Nov 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 08 Apr 2011
4
74th
I tried not to let my love for Pink Floyd skew my opinion of this film, and whether it did or not, this is just fantastic. A wonderful synthesis of stirring music and surreal images. Almost completely devoid of dialogue, this is a pure visualization of the ideas and emotions presented on the album.
Rated 08 Apr 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 09 Apr 2010
8
79th
This is something else. The music becomes haunting when combined with visuals especially in the animated sections that usually show nothing but despair. I think you appreciate how everything has came together with such synergy more than anything.
Rated 09 Apr 2010
musubiMusubi
Rated 18 Jan 2010
82
76th
A really good musical, which tells an interesting story using metaphor and song.
Rated 18 Jan 2010
acyberexileacyberexile
Rated 27 Nov 2009
75
31st
although I mostly loathe the character limit of the mini-reviews in criticker, what i want to say about the wall is rather short and simple: if I had seen this movie before I had listened to the wall, the lyrics, the visuals and the music would have blown me away. but with things as it is, the movie the wall is nothing but a companion to a fantastic album for me, despite being an absolutely stunning picture.
Rated 27 Nov 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 19 Jun 2009
70
73rd
If the entire movie was animated it'd be one of the best movies ever. As it stands it's just pretty good. Good thing Evangelion came out thirteen years later and put it to shame.
Rated 19 Jun 2009
jebJeb
Rated 13 Apr 2009
85
70th
The Wall is an eccentric, capricious and unconventional descend into delusion from the mind of one of the most important musicians ever. Impenetrable, cryptic and inscrutably indecipheral, it brings the culminating and surpassing music of a miraculous career of Pink Floyd to a new league. It also includes a wonderful and imperative soundtrack. Absolutely efficient, essential and irresistible gem that needs more understanding and perception from everybody in this world.
Rated 13 Apr 2009
janusjanus
Rated 14 Dec 2008
65
41st
Parker's direction lacks panache, especially during setpieces like "Education". If the protagonist's arc from fame to fascism says anything insightful about fame or fascism it's escaped my understanding. Only the animated sequences properly complement the feelings of isolation, loathing, persecution suggested by the lyrics and music.
Rated 14 Dec 2008
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
53rd
Doesn't quite work as a movie, in spite of the imaginative effort involved.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hpbuttcraftHP_Buttcraft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
77th
It's probably better on psychotropics but its still a damn good film on its own with extremely powerful imagery and wonderful soundtrack.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jasonmyersjasonmyers
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
84th
majestic and mysterious...dark and deep...startling images vibrating between rich deep music surrounds this movie in lushness and mind-numbing psychedelica
Rated 14 Aug 2007
triffidtriffid
Rated 17 Feb 2007
90
85th
"The Wall" is one of the best music albums I've ever heard, so that's the first reason this film is great. The second are definitely the absolutely stunning animated sequences. The third the story, symbolic, somewhat bizzare, but actually *saying* something. Weird, but unforgettable.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
ceyhunk26ceyhunk26
Rated 21 May 2024
69
62nd
Plot 12/20 Fiction 12/20 Casting/Acting 15/20 Worldbuilding 17/20 Entertainment 13/20
Rated 21 May 2024
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 29 Feb 2024
72
64th
I really love Pink Floyd and I think I can say that this movie just had all the imagery fitting for the music. It's visually amazing, going from live action to animation and building a world that is horrible, beautiful and tragic. I don't know if it was ENTIRELY for me but there were parts that I really enjoyed. 'Another Brick In The Wall' and 'Comfortably Numb' plus the very beginning with the war were amazing.
Rated 29 Feb 2024
sisyphusSisyphus
Rated 15 Jun 2023
90
57th
the 20st century
Rated 15 Jun 2023
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 29 Dec 2021
66
70th
I dig the otherworldly vibes it gives when it's depicting WWII and fascism but its general conceit of that in relation to contemporary issues comes across as daft and rambling. The framing it has for education is particularly non-sensical, especially since it functions around absurd caricatures and assumes that algebra is somehow worthless. I guess it's cool and metal as a representation of some juvenile teens outlook of the world in the 80's, but like those people I don't take it seriously.
Rated 29 Dec 2021
malcymMalcym
Rated 03 Aug 2020
4
16th
‘Another Brick in the Wall' is a startlingly powerful sequence, albeit rather heavy-handed in its imagery. As for the rest... I just didn't care for it, including the much-heralded Gerald Scarfe animations. The music is, of course, great but the film itself is so chaotic, so unfocused that it's more exhausting than engaging.
Rated 03 Aug 2020
yagozkyagozk
Rated 01 Feb 2020
74
30th
Why the hell did they leave Hey You out?
Rated 01 Feb 2020
thesheriffTheSheriff
Rated 26 Jan 2020
100
87th
This movie makes you look at the album differently. There are many different ways to experience the album, but this one is the most emotional.
Rated 26 Jan 2020
panofscousePanOfScouse
Rated 27 Jun 2019
100
95th
Love pink Floyd loved the film geldoff was great in it no complaints perfect film of the 80s excellent writing and acting
Rated 27 Jun 2019
adilekinadilekin
Rated 03 Mar 2019
82
94th
great animations.
Rated 03 Mar 2019
vv238vv238
Rated 23 Sep 2018
82
88th
The music of The Wall and the often haunting visuals make this so much more than just an extended music video.
Rated 23 Sep 2018
kfolkfol
Rated 09 Jun 2018
92
98th
Interesting story behind the mess of images. The mix of live action and animation really appeals to me, which I find unusual because animation isn't normally my thing. Bob Geldof was actually quite good in the lead role, giving a believing performance that resonated with me. The themes of disillusionment, mental health and isolation have helped me a fair bit over the years so I view it as a sentimental film which may cloud my vision.
Rated 09 Jun 2018
fancymikeFancyMike
Rated 04 Dec 2017
3
23rd
the animation is really great but the rest of it is pretty inconsistent and i'm just not that into pink floyd
Rated 04 Dec 2017
kasperlKasperL
Rated 11 Feb 2017
75
77th
Rather floyd up and with really floyding incredible cinematography. The film starts off masterfully, but it doesn't sustain its intensity all the way through.
Rated 11 Feb 2017
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 06 May 2016
89
89th
I wish all albums had movies this cool
Rated 06 May 2016
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 04 Dec 2015
96
90th
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Rated 04 Dec 2015
tsekouratosTsekouratos
Rated 19 May 2015
100
98th
Ok, best band of all times!!!! That alone can't make the movie get a 100 rating!!! But actually the movie continue the lyrics and the concept so perfectly, I wanted to cry at some points!!!! I F@@@@G LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!
Rated 19 May 2015
parexus2Parexus2
Rated 20 Nov 2014
73
31st
I love the director, I love Pink Floyd, I love the animation, but honestly it just feels like something is missing from it. It has a lot of social commentary as well as other subtle messages but it's all over the place and just feels messy. Still decent.
Rated 20 Nov 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 23 Mar 2014
85
83rd
85.000
Rated 23 Mar 2014
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 18 Feb 2014
90
96th
Roger Waters' mind is surely an interesting one. His script is a descent into the darkest corners of the tormented soul. An example how all things evil drive humanity mad. After viewing this film, I know my mind will wander for days. Reflecting on the world, its inhabitants, and on the wall that seems so universally relevant. A great film.
Rated 18 Feb 2014
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 31 Jul 2013
2
17th
i'm not a teenager or a middle aged dad so i know waters-era pink floyd is garbage (and syd wasn't much better), but this album is kind of a guilty pleasure for me. it's the unabashed melodrama, there's a camp appeal that something like dark side of the moon, one of the most boring albums ever written, completely lacks. not really into the whole overly literal feature length music video thing though.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 11 Feb 2013
90
96th
9- excellent, awesome
Rated 11 Feb 2013
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 22 Nov 2012
78
75th
A two hour rock video. Maybe it has a message in there somewhere, I don't know. Really good for what it is
Rated 22 Nov 2012
baggerBagger
Rated 12 Oct 2012
79
77th
Pfft ... white people problems. Amirite fellas?
Rated 12 Oct 2012
entertainmeEntertainMe
Rated 10 Sep 2012
50
25th
A personal experience with insanity and war. Hello sexual imagery!
Rated 10 Sep 2012
glmglm
Rated 10 Jul 2012
83
74th
83.000
Rated 10 Jul 2012
mightysparksmightysparks
Rated 25 Jun 2012
60
68th
Not a fan of Pink Floyd and found the music frustrating and annoying most of the time. The cinematography was great and some of the scenes were pretty cool though. Bob Geldof was also ridiculously hot and made it much more enjoyable to watch.
Rated 25 Jun 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
95
88th
Trippy
Rated 15 Jun 2012
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 12 Jun 2012
84
57th
This movie is hard to rate. I'm pretty sure it's a senseless mess but I the Album and the imagery enough that it doesn't matter I guess.
Rated 12 Jun 2012
whatshisfaceWhatsHisFace
Rated 13 Apr 2012
75
44th
Although this film isn't viewr friendly and I had time following the storyline, I love the music and love Pink Floyd!
Rated 13 Apr 2012
shithappensShitHappens
Rated 29 Feb 2012
100
98th
A work of art with amazing music by Pink Floyd, which is personally one of my all time favorite bands
Rated 29 Feb 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 17 Dec 2011
95
98th
I have liked this film since high school and I still enjoy it today. This is a must see for Pink Floyd fans. The music is outstanding and Bob Geldof gives an excellent performance.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
rufamRufam
Rated 08 Dec 2011
75
72nd
A solid, powerful visualization of "The Wall"'s grandiose concept, featuring some excellent psychedelic animation, visually intriguing direction by Parker and of course the Pink Floyd songs that are (obviously) superb, although far from their best work. Still, I think that in the hands of a helmer with a more compelling vision (Lynch, maybe?), this could have been even more appealingly disturbing. Although Parker does a very solid job, perhaps the project demanded a more ambitious visual artist.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 27 Nov 2011
40
19th
I was really disappointed with this film. I'm a big Pink Floyd fan, and I love The Wall in particular. However, I found the long non-musical sections of this film quite boring. Moreover, much of the new music in this film simply doesn't hold up with all of the high quality stuff from the album. The animated sections worked well, but they were too few and far between.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 11 May 2011
70
8th
highlight: goodbye blue sky accompanied by scarfe's london blitz animation. overall i couldn't get into this rather bleak film. stars awarded purely for the soundtrack and some creative animation sequences.
Rated 11 May 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 28 Feb 2011
74
54th
Has a lot of interesting moments that even someone who doesn't like Pink Floyd would enjoy, but otherwise it's pretty average. If I didn't like the music so much I would probably give this a lower score.
Rated 28 Feb 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 20 Feb 2011
85
73rd
Not just an adaptation or a visual presentation of the album, but it is an interpretation of the ideas behind the album/concert masterpiece. Some of the most brilliant animated scenes ever.
Rated 20 Feb 2011
mrcinemaMr.Cinema
Rated 11 Jan 2011
93
99th
ArtWork!!! but where is the artistic idea and images come from??? director's mind??! I don't think so!! I believe the vision & mentality of this Film has been originated from its writter's mind!!
Rated 11 Jan 2011
urim666urim666
Rated 11 Dec 2010
99
98th
amazing!
Rated 11 Dec 2010
alon_reterAlon Reter
Rated 03 Dec 2010
40
25th
Visually interesting (not sure if i like it, but it is interesting), but way, way too serious and heavy. I think that way about the album too. I don't know. I should watch it again.
Rated 03 Dec 2010
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 09 Oct 2010
24
12th
The animation is good, but this movie's a mess.
Rated 09 Oct 2010
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 28 Sep 2010
71
50th
This is *not* a concert film, but rather an almost wordless, largely metaphorical adaptation of the best-selling rock album.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
70
79th
What I imagine would be a very difficult task, creating the brilliant album in a manner which keeps the message intact. I don't know if it really works in that regard, but it's definitely a visceral experience with an amazing soundtrack.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 08 Sep 2010
64
83rd
#90s(m)#, liked, oldies(2) }*{ #80s#, reviews, music
Rated 08 Sep 2010
payenspayens
Rated 05 Sep 2010
73
43rd
Well done and with some great moments. But most of the time it is childish.
Rated 05 Sep 2010
dreammachineDreamMachine
Rated 03 Sep 2010
80
32nd
the hand-drawn and painted animation is amazing and unforgettable. when it comes to the story, being a floyd fan makes things easier, but the lack of dialogue (outside of lyrical narration from very few different perspectives) can drag things on for some, i imagine. though, i suppose that sense of isolation was kind of the point, really. what shall we do now?~
Rated 03 Sep 2010
dunbardunbar
Rated 01 Sep 2010
60
25th
The combination of too much Waters and what I consider the over-commercial style of The Wall made this one a pretty flat and unengaging Floyd film project. Give me an extended Echoes jam from Live at Pompeii anyday.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 06 Aug 2010
68
43rd
The Wall is one of my least favorite PF albums and this adaptation is totally superfluous.
Rated 06 Aug 2010
joeroxyjoeroxy
Rated 16 Jun 2010
82
95th
Quite amazing how a movie without any conventional plot kept me so focused and interested throughout the whole movie, especially for me, normally not such a big fan when things get really too arty or complicated. However you don't always exactly understand what is going on, you always get the general feeling of the plot, a plot perfectly matched with the music. I guess it helps to apreciate this movie if you're a fan of the album already. Which I am.
Rated 16 Jun 2010
ahamel7896ahamel7896
Rated 01 Apr 2010
9
91st
Possibly the greatest movie musical of the 1980s. An amazing look into a damaged psyche told with striking visuals and gorgeous animation.
Rated 01 Apr 2010
pierretheronPierreTheron
Rated 27 Feb 2010
50
18th
It's a momentary lapse of reason. The film is interesting to look at, sometimes entertaining to watch, great to listen to (no doubt there) and it's decently put together, but it's just not very profound. For a film with this much beautiful imagery and promises of thoughtful subtext, there's not much going on beneath the hood. Sure we're dealing with a troubled protagonist, but it doesn't go anywhere interesting and it just seems like a slightly absurd road-trip. Very dissapointing.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
jarzynaJarzyna
Rated 01 Feb 2010
96
79th
A really good musical, which tells an interesting story using metaphor and song.
Rated 01 Feb 2010
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 07 Dec 2009
9
96th
While it's not Pink Floyd's best album, the movie is fascinating.
Rated 07 Dec 2009
katje_iikatje_
Rated 05 Sep 2009
87
90th
This manages to transform a musical masterpiece in a cinematographic masterpiece. Anyone who likes Pink Floyd or likes cinema must see this.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
randyohrandyoh
Rated 19 Aug 2009
80
60th
Very interesting study of a man going mad.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
kruz01Kruz01
Rated 19 Aug 2009
100
95th
Don't watch this everyday for a month it will damage your psyche
Rated 19 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
77
78th
Essential for any PF fan.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 30 Jul 2009
70
26th
There's certainly something creative here that appeals to me, but as a whole it didn't work that well.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
tathieltathiel
Rated 18 Jul 2009
65
21st
weird, bizarre, not easy to follow
Rated 18 Jul 2009
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 27 May 2009
87
84th
Really, really bizarre. Loved it.
Rated 27 May 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 19 May 2009
89
92nd
The music is obviously great and visuals are weirdly fascinating. The story and message are good too if you manage to see them behind the spurious randomness.
Rated 19 May 2009
jennhoneyjennhoney
Rated 08 Mar 2009
42
1st
I don't think I have ever been high enough to appreciate this movie.
Rated 08 Mar 2009
fingernailfingernail
Rated 25 Feb 2009
75
38th
Take a little trip
Rated 25 Feb 2009
stainStain
Rated 25 Jan 2009
100
95th
Brilliant. An anti-musical. Still sui generis after all these years. When I later heard the album all the way through for the first time, I was actually let down because the visuals add so much to it. Depression and insanity and alienation never looked or sounded so fine
Rated 25 Jan 2009
malkstormalkstor
Rated 06 Jan 2009
20
3rd
I love the music of Pink Floyd but this movie just didn't make almost any sense.
Rated 06 Jan 2009
mephistoMephisto
Rated 17 Dec 2008
100
76th
You can't have any pudding!
Rated 17 Dec 2008
gorkgork
Rated 12 Nov 2008
25
21st
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is the only Floyd I need. The Wall = wankery
Rated 12 Nov 2008
hestarteditHeStartedIt
Rated 16 Oct 2008
99
95th
I really loved this movie. The music, animation, cinematography, story and direction were all terrific.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
96
94th
long.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
mohba2007mohba2007
Rated 21 Sep 2008
45
0th
Oh god how gloomy
Rated 21 Sep 2008
teeceeteecee
Rated 16 Sep 2008
60
89th
gode sekvenser
Rated 16 Sep 2008
va3hVa3H
Rated 14 Jul 2008
90
63rd
Enter into the mind of Roger Waters. From the disturbing opening, inventive narrative and obscure imagery to the fantastically bizarre epilogue; this partly autobiographical story encapsulates the life of Mr. Waters' moreso than the protagonist Pink. Waters', the creative force behind Pink Floyd, inevitably alienates Gilmour, Mason and Wright leading to the dissolution of the band. Tis a pity that in creating a perfect analogy for isolation -- Waters paradoxically isolates himself from the band.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
petrvyletaPetr.vyleta
Rated 13 Jun 2008
95
97th
Great group, with a great album made even better movie. You will only stare.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
cosmoanautcosMOAnaut
Rated 10 Jun 2008
71
38th
It's alright, better than the album itself.
Rated 10 Jun 2008
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 31 May 2008
100
92nd
A masterpiece in the pantheon of rock and roll flicks.
Rated 31 May 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
65
23rd
The only reason this doesn't get an amazingly bad score is that it includes the entire album "The Wall" which is one of the best albums ever recorded.
Rated 17 May 2008
aslakAslak
Rated 27 Apr 2008
10
97th
Actually, I think there are a couple of albums that is better than The Wall... But it's still a masterpiece... The movie, I think is really good although I do not like Bob Geldof as Pink... Despite all that, I give it a 10.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
therevTheRev
Rated 27 Mar 2008
55
24th
Great music, but terrible movie
Rated 27 Mar 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 11 Feb 2008
55
41st
Bob Geldof's great in this otherwise so so flick
Rated 11 Feb 2008
mrbojiemr.bojie
Rated 05 Feb 2008
90
89th
Classic
Rated 05 Feb 2008

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