Mystify: Michael Hutchence

2019 102 min ★ 7.2 Documentary, Music

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.

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Cast

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)

Details

Director

Richard Lowenstein

Screenplay

Richard Lowenstein

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

BBC Music, Dogwoof, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Australia

Reviews

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SWITCH.

June 7, 2019

★ 7/10

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 million...