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Even thoughThe Doorswas written off as a dud back in 1991, let’s get real, Val Kilmer’s portrayal of Jim Morrison was nothing short of mesmerizing. If that film had dropped today, Kilmer’s performance would’ve had Oscar gold practically falling from the sky.
He dove headfirst into the role of Morrison with such raw intensity and flair that it’s surprising the audience at the time didn’t give him more credit. Kilmer’s portrayal was a powerhouse performance that definitely deserves way more recognition than it received!
Val Kilmer Went All In withThe Doors!
Rumors have it, thatVal Kilmerwent so deep into his role as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’sThe Doorsthat he needed therapy just to escape the character’s clutches. Kilmer didn’t just play Morrison, he became him. A year before the cameras even started rolling, he was dressing like the Lizard King, soaking up his music, and mimicking his every move. He learned 50 Doors songs and studied Morrison’s quirks until he had them down to a note.
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The result? A jaw-dropping performance by Kilmer that was unforgettable, even if the film itself didn’t quite capture everyone’s imagination.
The Doorstells the rise of the band and Morrison’s tragic death at 27 OnReddit, Kilmer shared a a behind-the-scenes clip from rehearsals at Whisky a Go Go. In the video, Kilmer and his on-screen bandmates are jamming out to“LA Woman,”with Kilmer himself getting into the groove and channeling that classic Morrison edge.“I was working hard getting my mannerisms down and trying to get that same edge the Lizard King had,”he said.
It’s a Shame How the ’90s Audience Failed Val Kilmer!
Val Kilmer was on fire in the early ’90s, delivering standout performances as Jim Morrison inThe Doorsand Doc Holliday inTombstone. That same year, he also played a memorable Elvis inTrue Romance.
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By 1995, he wasBatmaninBatman Forever. Despite this incredible run, Kilmer didn’t get the awards recognition he deserved, especially for his gripping portrayal inThe Doors, where he did much of his own singing.
A role like that could have definitely earned him an Oscar, especially considering they gave one to Rami Malek for Bohemian Rhapsody. So, it’s quite possible Kilmer could have snagged one too.
So, was all this fuss worth it? Well, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher.The Doorswasn’t exactly a blockbuster hit. It didn’t scoop up any big awards, and Kilmerdidn’t bagany shiny trophies or even get a nod for one, which is pretty disheartening.
And while it might not be crowned as the ultimate rockstar biopic, one could say he put his heart and soul into it, even if it didn’t pay off in the spotlight, it will for sure be remembered in the generations to come as one of his career’s defining moments.
The Doorsis available on Prime Video to stream.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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