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I was fortunate to have seen Dr. Feelgood on several occasions in the mid-'70s featuring the original lineup. I was excited when I found out about this documentary and ordered it right away. I was concerned that it might not capture the spontaneous nature and in-your-face, high energy of the band live, nor the uniqueness of its key members, Wilko Johnson and Lee Brilleaux. I needn't have worried because this is without doubt the best possible reading of these lads from Canvey Island. I had always wondered what happened to these Punk precursors and why Wilko Johnson so abruptly left the band at the zenith of their popularity. I had also wondered about the dynamic between Wilko and Lee Brilleaux, the front man and blues harp player. Anyway, these questions and a world of others were answered in watching this remarkable documentary. It is not only the history of this particular blues rock band but also that of a transitional historical moment when rock'n'roll shifted so radically to a harder and more basic paradigm, opening up a world of new musical possibilities for a genre which had become stagnant and boring. Dr. Feelgood were truly avatars helping to save rock'n'roll from a certain death by corporate dictum.

Very atmospheric in nature. Reminds me, in a certain way, of Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" with Tom Cruse and Nicole Kidman. Draghixa is quite endearing in her role as the ingenue and was certainly at her most most devastatingly beautiful at this juncture in her short porn career. I have it on my hard disk and still click on it occasionally, sometimes only to watch the erotic solo dance number that serves as the background for the opening credits. Excellent, fast-paced direction with exceptional acting, especially for a porn flick. Definitely a movie that a woman will appreciate for all kinds of reasons. This movie is terrifically difficult to find and my DVD copy is obviously one made from a VHS tape; however, I have not found that the marginal quality of it has detracted from my enjoyment.