"Since I Don't Have You" follows the story of the Skyliners' career from their titular hit until the suicide of lead singer Janet Rapp in 1980. Along the way are almost two hours of nonstop arguing, gunplay, suicides, people vomiting, screaming, jealousy, drug abuse, threats of violence, a little girl violently hit by a trolley, and graphic bloody violence. Immediately after each unpleasant and ugly scene, the film moves on to the next and the next.
Don't get me wrong--the acting is superb, the direction is fine, and the script is good. Still, watching two hours of the ugly side of human nature makes for challenging viewing. The movie's grim, unpleasant, and repellent tone never lets up through the end. If that's your cup of tea you might like the film, but I was really glad it was over. You've been cautioned.
Don't get me wrong--the acting is superb, the direction is fine, and the script is good. Still, watching two hours of the ugly side of human nature makes for challenging viewing. The movie's grim, unpleasant, and repellent tone never lets up through the end. If that's your cup of tea you might like the film, but I was really glad it was over. You've been cautioned.