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Mystify: Michael Hutchence

Mystify: Michael Hutchence

  • Status: Released
  • 28-04-2019
  • Runtime: 102 min
  • Score: 7.2
  • Vote count: 51

Michael Hutchence was flying high as the lead singer of the legendary rock band INXS until his untimely death in 1997. Richard Lowenstein’s documentary examines Hutchence’s deeply felt life through his many loves and demons.

Michael Hutchence

Self (archive footage)

Kylie Minogue

Self

Helena Christensen

Self

Bono

Self

Noel Gallagher

Self (archive footage)

Michele Bennett

Self

Liam Gallagher

Self (archive footage)

Dennis Farriss

Self

Andrew Farriss

Self

Ananda Braxton-Smith

Self (voice)

Chris Murphy

Self (voice)

Gary Grant

Self, INXS tour manager (voice)

Patricia Hutchence

Self (archive footage)

Tina Hutchence

Self (archive footage)

Jenny Morris

Self (voice)

Nick Launay

Self (voice)

Nick Conroy

Self (voice)

James Freud

Self (voice)

Chris Thomas

Self (voice)

Martha Troup

Self (voice)

Garry Gary Beers

Self (voice)

Chris Bailey

Self (voice)

Ollie Olsen

Self (archive footage)

Gus Till

Self (archive footage)

Rhett Hutchence

Self (voice)

Kell Hutchence

Self (archive footage)

Susie Hutchence

Self (voice)

Tim Farriss

Self (voice)

Jon Farriss

Self (voice)

Kirk Pengilly

Self (voice)

Rachel Herz

Self (voice)

Kathy Lette

Self (voice)

Belinda Brewin

Self (voice)

Lian Lunson

Self (voice)

Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof

Self (archive footage)

Paula Yates

Self (archive footage)

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Because of the type of person Hutchence was, as soon as we first see him in the film you are instantly connected to the film - those big eyes that just make you feel warm, safe, and happy. Whatever the emotion you feel, it’s clear that his charm and impact on people will not wane. That’s why in 2019, a documentary about him still is a cause for interest - he's an icon who's still adored by millions. Even though the documentary isn’t perfect, I still highly recommend seeing it, whether to hear those songs again, remember the legend, or even to learn something new. Michael Hutchence’s story had a tragic ending, but it’s important to discover more about the person behind the headlines and learn the lesson once again about life in the public eye. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-mystify-michael-hutchence-inxs-lead-singer-still-touching-hearts-years-after-his-death Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.