But its not merely the great performances of the two leads that makes it so effortlessly watchable.

Cox doubtless omitted the grimier, more outrageous aspects of punk because they militated against his purpose.

The film, which was ultimately canceled, would have featured the entire band.

Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb in Sid and Nancy

Whether true to life or not, Cox succeeds in capturing thechaotic, codependent nature of toxic relationships.

The inevitable refusal causes Spungen to put her fist through the phone box window in a fit of anger.

Coxs achievement is to present the possibility that they might have been both.

Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb in Sid And Nancy

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