Blu-Ray Review - Katy Perry: Part Of Me

Through the decades we have bared witness to the rise of a large number of unforgettable pop stars heading into the limelight and staggering the industry with record sales and a fan bases like no others. You only have to look towards the likes of Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber to see just how influential these individuals are, and one who certainly cannot be left unnoticed is Katy Perry.

Following the quirky star on her unbelievable world tour and focusing on her private life, Katy Perry: Part Of Me documents a key point in the songstress' life as she tackles a tour that is both physically and mentally draining. As she begins to feel the fatigue of jetting all over the world and performing night after night for the masses, Perry's marriage to comedian Russell Brand comes under strain, and soon the emotional aspect of her life takes over.

Tracking Perry as she scours the globe on her remarkable California Dreams tour, Part Of Me provides viewers with a look into how the star came to be, how life on the world tour pans out and offers up some of her performances around the globe. It really is the full package for anyone who has a remote interest in the pop star's remarkable rise to fame.

Presented in all its respendance and quirkiness that constantly surrounds Perry wherever she goes, the film looks absolutely stunning, whether it be her on-stage presentations to the meet and greets with her fans. But in stark contrast to the colourful nature, the scenes in which we delve into Perry and Brand's marriage soon bring about a more serious side to the story.

At times emotional and ultimately heartbreaking, the 'fairy tale' romance is deemed destined to fail as we witness Perry attempt to save a failing marriage before the eventual break-up, leaving the star emotionally ruined and almost on the edge of quitting her stage show. This really hits home amid the flamboyance of her tour and provides a realistic edge to the documentary.

Blending personal trauma, success and growth with a fascinating tour, Katy Perry: Part Of Me is the ideal documentary for pop music fans. It is beautifully presented and in Perry comes a focus individual who is both endearing and ever so interesting. Her life story is remarkable and the stage production is awe-inspiring for what is a wholesome and enjoyable ride of a film.

Film Rating: 3 1/2 F's out of 5