The Doors: The Final Cut

VH1 once produced a series of original films called "Movies That Rock," which debuted in 1999 with a biopic on the band Sweetwater. Other bands profiled in the "Movies That Rock" oeuvre include The Monkees, Meat Loaf and Def Leppard. There was always a certain cheesiness to these films as they followed actors donning costumes and wigs that seemed more like people playing dress-up than actually giving an onscreen performance.

"Movies That Rock" came to mind while watching Oliver Stone's 1991 film "The Doors," which covered the 1960-70s rock band of the same name while focusing primarily on the life of its lead singer, Jim Morrison.

Morrison was undeniably a fascinating character, and the film portrays him as the larger-than-life icon he was. From drug use to alcoholism and a growing obsession with death, Stone paints Morrison as a wildly dynamic individual, but the film was not received very well by critics and those who knew Morrison personally. The film isn't particularly rich in a visual sense, which makes it an odd choice to get the 4K Ultra HD treatment. And yet, here we are.

Quite simply, this release is made for people who are fans of the film or curious cinephiles who missed it upon its initial release. Others need not apply. And if you already own the movie, don't even bother unless you are hugely invested in upgrading the resolution. Bonus features are limited to an Oliver Stone audio commentary, and two interviews: one with Stone and one with sound engineer Lon Bender.

Other than that, you'd be better off just listening to one of The Doors albums. Even in it's "Final Cut" version, Stone's film doesn't offer much aside from a passable entertainment.

"The Doors: The Final Cut"
4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack
$22.99