"Blue Velvet" is an extraordinary journey into the mind of David Lynch, but that's all it is--a collection, rather than an accumulation, of images. Lynch has the mind of a Fellini, but his imagination outruns his skill.
After the mishmash of "Dune,"...read the complete Blue Velvet (1986) review at Washington Post (Paul Attanasio)
David Lynch is a fascinating filmmaker because he seems entirely incapable of producing anything mediocre. His films are either brilliant (say, The Elephant Man or Mulholland Drive) or they suck (Dune or Wild at Heart). I can't think of a Lynch film that...read the complete Blue Velvet (1986) review at DVD Verdict - Special Edition