Mary's ReviewFactory Girl is based on the life of Edie Sedgwick, the famous New York socialite, model, and friend to notorious artist, Andy Worhol. Although the trailer portrays the movie as a romance, the film is actually based on the friendship of Sedgwick and Warhol, and how the friendship contributed to the downfall of Edie Sedgwick. There is a short romance between Edie and the folk singer (my all-time favorite artist), Bob Dylan, who is played by Hayden Christensen. I wasn't a big fan of his after seeing his rendition of Anakin Skywalker; however, he played a great young, handsome Bob Dylan.
This film basically documents the fall of Sedgwick, although she is on top of the world before things start to crumble bit by bit. Between her family troubles, her rocky friendships with celebrities, her insatiable lust for approval, and her dangerous affair with drugs and alcohol, Edie Sedgwick slides down a dangerous slope before your very eyes. Before you know it, the poor little rich girl will win you over and will have you wanting to reach into the screen to pull her off of her destructive path.
Guy Pearce plays a fantastic Warhol, the fascinating and bizarre 1960's pop artist and revolutionary visual art icon. I love watching Warhol biographies; what a random and off-the-wall personality! This is the first Warhol depiction that really showcases his interaction with those who adored him. Although Warhol plays a large role in this film, Factory Girl revolves around Edie Sedgwick's fabulous, rich life-turned sour.
This film shows the audience how wonderful and also how terrible a life of privilege can become. Much of this film is fun, exciting, and very amusing; but Edie finds herself on the opposite side of the spectrum as well. Sienna Miller is endearing, profound, and raw in this role. I had no idea that adorable little British blonde had this role inside of her, but Sienna Miller put on a shuttering performance.
I hope you enjoy the film, but it is important to remember that this is an account of a true story, with actors playing the parts of once-living characters. This glamorous, tragic tale may leave you with some powerful thoughts. I would be honored if you would return to share your interpretation of Factory Girl.
This film basically documents the fall of Sedgwick, although she is on top of the world before things start to crumble bit by bit. Between her family troubles, her rocky friendships with celebrities, her insatiable lust for approval, and her dangerous affair with drugs and alcohol, Edie Sedgwick slides down a dangerous slope before your very eyes. Before you know it, the poor little rich girl will win you over and will have you wanting to reach into the screen to pull her off of her destructive path.
Guy Pearce plays a fantastic Warhol, the fascinating and bizarre 1960's pop artist and revolutionary visual art icon. I love watching Warhol biographies; what a random and off-the-wall personality! This is the first Warhol depiction that really showcases his interaction with those who adored him. Although Warhol plays a large role in this film, Factory Girl revolves around Edie Sedgwick's fabulous, rich life-turned sour.
This film shows the audience how wonderful and also how terrible a life of privilege can become. Much of this film is fun, exciting, and very amusing; but Edie finds herself on the opposite side of the spectrum as well. Sienna Miller is endearing, profound, and raw in this role. I had no idea that adorable little British blonde had this role inside of her, but Sienna Miller put on a shuttering performance.
I hope you enjoy the film, but it is important to remember that this is an account of a true story, with actors playing the parts of once-living characters. This glamorous, tragic tale may leave you with some powerful thoughts. I would be honored if you would return to share your interpretation of Factory Girl.
General Information
- Go to interactive Factory Girl website.
- Directed by George Hickenlooper.
- Tagline: "When Andy met Edie, life imitated art."
- See a listing of the star-studded cast.
- Read a New York Times review of Factory Girl.
- Download movie.
- Scroll down to watch movie trailer (FYI: doesn't do movie justice).
Peer Reviews
"Guy Pearce is fabulous as Warhol, delivering a complex portrait of the pop artist as a bundle of contradictions." -by Laura Clifford (from Rotten Tomatoes)
"Point: Don't do drugs! Who knew that Any Warhol was so messed up?!?! It is cool that the film is based on a true story. It shows what happens to real people in real life when vanity takes over. Sad in so many ways." -Melody, age 23
"Miller gets old and used up before our eyes, and we not only see it, we see what it means to experience it. This is a movie about power, and its spectacle is that of a woman losing all of it." -by Mick LaSalle (from Rotton Tomatoes)
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