During the second half of the 19-Sixties, chemical hard-drug LSD was very popular. Fitting in perfectly with the then current hippie-culture for which Haight-Ashbury, a quarter of San Francisco, was famous.
It didn't take long for LSD to blow over to London. Over there, it was hugely promoted for its use by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones - its influence is clearly apparent in their songs from that period.
When it comes to this film from 1967, I suppose it was meant to provide a substitute LSD-trip for those who never experienced such a trip themselves. Whatever, its rich & tumultuous use of colors surely makes an unusual watching. All supported by a good cast, including a proper lead by Peter Fonda.
There isn't much of a story in 'The trip'. If so, it only serves as a frame for Peter Fonda's trip.
More serious however, is the absence of any warning against health dangers involved with using LSD. This hard-drug was pretty aggressive & damaging, and back in 1967 it didn't take the medics long to point this out.
It didn't take long for LSD to blow over to London. Over there, it was hugely promoted for its use by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones - its influence is clearly apparent in their songs from that period.
When it comes to this film from 1967, I suppose it was meant to provide a substitute LSD-trip for those who never experienced such a trip themselves. Whatever, its rich & tumultuous use of colors surely makes an unusual watching. All supported by a good cast, including a proper lead by Peter Fonda.
There isn't much of a story in 'The trip'. If so, it only serves as a frame for Peter Fonda's trip.
More serious however, is the absence of any warning against health dangers involved with using LSD. This hard-drug was pretty aggressive & damaging, and back in 1967 it didn't take the medics long to point this out.