David Lynch is a fascinating director and Blue Velvet is a perfect example of how uniquely talented he is. Directing from his own intriguing screenplay he weaves a story about a small town in Oregon where there is two parallel worlds,the innocent world of Jeffrey Beaumont and the sinister world of Frank Booth. Kyle MacLachlan gives his best performance as the innocent but curious Jeffrey Beaumont, who finds a severed ear that leads him into the hidden and sinister world of Frank Booth. Trying to solve the mystery of the severed ear he comes in contact with Sarah Williams played by the beautifully radiant Laura Dern. Sarah tells Jeffrey that her detective father is investigating Frank Booth and a lounge singer named Dorothy Vallens. Frank Booth as played by Dennis Hopper is one of the most frightening and dark villains in movie history. Jeffrey and the audiences introduction to the evil Frank through a closet door, is one of the most disturbing scenes in film history. Jeffrey’s journey into the carnal world of Dorothy and Frank is in stark parallel to the innocent and budding romance he has with the angelic Sarah. Jeffrey’s journey into the dark side has a profound impact on him and it leads him into a very dangerous and disturbing quagmire.
David Lynch’s Blue Velvet masterfully tells it’s story with riveting images that lingers on a persons psyche long after it is viewed. The movie starts your journey through a decayed severed ear and it ends by departing the healthy young ear of Jeffrey. This is truly the tale of two cities.This is great movie making.