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Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie

1973·Movie
1h 1min
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–83%

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Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie fingerprint

Stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Show business, pop culture, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth6

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

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About

By 1972, the seminal English glam-rock band T-Rex was at the height of what came to be known as "T-Rexstacy:" they had already scored three of their soon-to-be ten straight Top 10 hits. To celebrate their success, Bolan and T-Rex played two sold-out performances at London's Wembley Empire Pool, captured on film by none other than former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and released as the now-legendary concert film BORN TO BOOGIE. The only existing recording of a full T-Rex concert, BORN TO BOOGIE is centered around the dual live performances (with Ringo and Elton John guest starring on two tracks) and interspersed with an acoustic set filmed at John Lennon's mansion, goofy backstage footage of Bolan, and surreal sequences of nuns and dwarves inserted for visual effect.
Glam Rock Concert FilmNostalgic Time CapsuleCampy & TheatricalMagnetic Stage PresenceMusical SpectacleBehind-the-Scenes Vibe70s AestheticCelebration of StardomRingon Starr DirectedPure Joyful Energy

Crew

Directed by:
Ringo Starr

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie?

1 h 1 min

Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie runs 1 h 1 min.

Is Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Born to Boogie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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