Black Francis
where to start? I was really interested but it was almost impossible to watch. For a documentary relying on the anecdotes and insights of it's primary subject Patty Schemel, i found her and everyone around her incredibly confusing, annoying and vague to actually understand. this is where the director should have picked up the pieces and try to make something coherent of this mess. but he couldn't pull it off. Another thing that bothered me a lot was how little attention they put to Kristen Pfaff's life and death. You barely get to see her and it is definitely overshadowed by Cobain's death. And sadly at the end the only thing that kept me from turning this off was the rare clips of Kurt Cobain This is a missed opportunity into making a great documentary of a once great drummer.
courtneyfan69
A very real, and often difficult to watch glimpse into the life of former Hole drummer Patty Schemel. A behind the scenes look at life on tour, and how the temptations of the rock n roll lifestyle can almost destroy you! Poignant and moving! An awesome, must see film for any Hole fan, and anyone else who has ever wondered what goes on with a rock band on the road! Especially moving is the relationship between Patty and Kurt Cobain! Courtney Love is her usual, entertaining and opinionated self, and offers some interesting insight into Patty's life! And the other members of the band, Eric and Melissa, also give viewers a look into how touring effects the lives of rock stars!
girlcousins
This film, about a young woman finding her way in music and life, who just happened to be the drummer of the Epic Band HOLE during my younger years, made me see my own struggles, and had me cheering for her all the way. PATTY SCHEMEL ROCKS!!!Cobain, Love, and Schemel made the ultimate alternative family. there was love, through it all. And today, love is alive.Director P. David Ebersole takes a celebrity type story and paints a swirling life lived fully, yes roughly, and now admirably. Patty and her Alternative Family of Today are showing the world that young girls rock, need to rock, will rock, and should be supporting in their rocking. It's an important story. A big story. A personal story. A universal story.
peter_puppet
As a long-time fan of the band, I was completely riveted. I learned so much I didn't know. Patty went thru so much!!! Great interviews and a great film. The audience in the theater where I saw this were all totally into it. I had a real long talk with some other fans after the screening. We all agreed that "Hit So Hard" gave us more of an understanding of the band HOLE and also what it's like to be a woman drummer in the music business. I actually made some new friends! :) I recommend this film to anybody who is into HOLE or also drummers and women musicians. If this movie doesn't make you want to crank up your HOLE CDs then you don't like music. Just kidding. It's a real good movie.
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