David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean
David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean

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David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean

1984
Movie
20 min
English

Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien Temple. It was created to promote Bowie's single "Blue Jean" in 1984 and released as a video single. The film depicts the adventures of the socially incompetent Vic (played by Bowie) as he tries to win the affections of a beautiful girl by claiming to personally know her favorite rock star, Screaming Lord Byron (also played by Bowie).

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: David MalletGenres: Short Film, Music Video

Plot Summary

This short film serves as an extended music video for David Bowie's song "Blue Jean." It follows the story of a devoted fan named Colin, who dreams of meeting his idol, the rock star himself. Colin’s attempts to get backstage lead to a series of humorous and chaotic encounters, culminating in a surreal performance by Bowie.

Critical Reception

As a promotional piece for the song "Blue Jean," the short film was primarily seen as a creative and entertaining extension of the music. While not a standalone cinematic release, it was praised for its visual style, narrative cohesion, and Bowie's charismatic performance, effectively amplifying the song's impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative concept and visual flair.

  • Seen as an effective and engaging vehicle for the song 'Blue Jean'.

  • Appreciated for David Bowie's dual performance as himself and the adoring fan.

Google audience: Audience reactions often highlight the film's unique blend of humor and musical performance, appreciating the narrative structure that goes beyond a typical music video.

Fun Fact

The short film was conceived as a way to provide a more substantial visual and narrative context for the song 'Blue Jean,' distinguishing it from simpler music videos of the era.

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