Inspired by Pink Floyd's album of the same name, Pink Floyd: The Wall is
a dark, expressionistic musical, told from the point of view of Pink, a
depressed rock musician. The film is structured around Pink's
reflections on his life, all of which center on the building of "the
wall." This wall is a metaphor for psychological isolation, a barrier
Pink creates to distance himself from his pain.
The foundations for this
wall are lain in childhood, with the death of Pink's father leaving him
to be
raised by an
overprotective mother and a repressive school system. He seeks freedom
from this world through writing and music. However, even after he
achieves success as a rock star, the wall continues to grow, with Pink
feeling trapped by fame and wounded by his failed personal
relationships. Lost in despair and self-loathing, he attempts to isolate
himself from the world entirely. Director Alan Parker approaches this
material in a highly stylized manner, mingling animation and dream-like
sequences to suggest Pink's perception of the world. These techniques
complement the almost constant music, which the film often uses in place
of dialogue. Songs include "Another Brick in the Wall" and "Comfortably
Numb". ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi (http://www.rottentomatoes.com)
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