Roger Ebert Said This Gary Oldman Punk Masterpiece Was “Full of Noise and Fury” — but It’s More Complex Than That

The 1986 drama Sid And Nancy was overlooked by all the major awards ceremonies, but its reputation has only grown with time. Walker director Alex Cox’s biopic tells the story of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, and his chaotic love affair with Nancy Spungen. It is notable as being one of Gary Oldman’s first films – he is compelling as Vicious throughout – while Chloe Webb is uniformly excellent as Spungen, by turns bratty, domineering, and oddly vulnerable. But it’s not merely the great performances of the two leads that makes it so effortlessly watchable.

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By: Craig Jones
Title: Roger Ebert Said This Gary Oldman Punk Masterpiece Was “Full of Noise and Fury” — but It’s More Complex Than That
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Published Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:07:12 GMT