The Line, the Cross & the Curve

It's a good direction and dancing from Kate. She did what she set out to do with a Michael Powellesque tribute. The songs are always great. It's an extension to her brilliant music videos she directed and choreographed- and sang of course. Her style is unique and shows an outstanding talent with a great eye for directing. It's her own money after all and it's her wonderful creativity that is wonderful to have in our time.

But this ain't for all. No way. It's pretentious, musical and if not anywhere near a Kate Bush fan except for Running Up That Hill or Babushka (if you're that old) then it's only an amusing video that won't be seen much by a larger public.

Ah well. I'm used to that as a fan of Kate's.

Saw this movie at the NuArt (West L.A.) theater in California some time ago.

Just want to add how much I myself enjoyed the work of this artist.

Though KATE BUSH supposedly downplays her own creation as "not her best work" this film,nonetheless,DOES have substantial merit.

"The Line,The Cross,and the Curve" delves into the archetypical and down into the roots of human life itself.

Something like an ordinary Everyman (or,in this case,an Everywoman) drawn into extraordinary situations. That's the kind of storytelling genius that the late Alfred Hitchcock used to use.

From being plucked from her musician life into a nightmarish purgatory and then being rescued by the forces of nature and good.....this is part of the adventure.

My favorite part of the film is when Kate's character is chasing the evil witch-character....a chase through all Eternity but Good triumphs over Evil. And Evil is put back in its place where it belongs.

Really a shame,that this film was not released theatrically in more places. Because, it needs to be seen on the big screen for full effect.

Probably one of the most quirky and campy videos I have ever seen. Full of beautiful imagery and strange humour. Kate is brilliant in her weirdness! I could watch this over and over and never get bored. Kind of reminds me of a Harlan Ellison comic or story come to life in beautiful color. Kate's acting ability is not Oscar worthy, but it works really well here. Miranda Richardson is phenomenal as is Lindsey Kemp. Aside from all of the film aspects, we cannot forget the incredible music where Kate's genius shines like a million suns. Definite two thumbs up and if you are a Kate fan you simply must own it :)

Lovely to see this film during its short cinematic release in Poole Dorset. We had the pleasure of also seeing Kate's short filmlet Cloudbusting with this. Miranda Richardson is the only shining light, acting wise, although the music is glorious. Eat the music is my highlight, with Kate running through squishy fruit, and gradually getting whipped up into a frenzy, and eventually managing to reclaim the line, cross and curve (path heart and smile) needed to escape the trap that Miranda set for her. The tunnel sequence I believe, was shot in a disused section of the London Underground. Come back to us soon Kate, but PLEASE get some acting practice in first ;)

Ethereal British songstress Kate Bush wrote, directed, sings and sort-of acts in this 44mn short, an expansion of her simultaneously-released seventh studio album "The Red Shoes", inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fable as well as the 1948 Powell and Pressburger film of the same name (although the short itself shows a heavy influence of Cocteau's "Orpheus"). A dancer's studio rehearsal is interrupted by a power outage and a frantic woman (Miranda Richardson) who appears out of the mirror. She tells the dancer she needs three symbols drawn on paper to return home; in exchange for the stranger's kindness, she cunningly offers her red ballet slippers. Knowing something of Bush's theatrical background (which includes highly elaborate stage performances complete with mime and interpretive dance), it's no wonder she's at home in front of the camera. Still, this format doesn't allow the singer to stretch beyond basic music video performing--fiery Richardson does the only real acting here. Grammy nominee for Best Music Video-Long Form.