Emerenciano
My 200th review here had to be about this fantastic band and this great musician who rocked the world during 30 years. Those who like the band enjoyed every little second of the movie. Those who still don't know Weir / GD have here a great chance to change this. Watch the film and listen to the band! PS: Once the film ended I researched more about Garcia and discovered today
(1st August) would be his 76th brithday!!!
chrisetherington
Band documentaries are tough, because you want to hear the music and see 30+ years of historical footage, but also hear the story telling and interviews. This documentary does a good job balancing, and doesn't tiptoe around the drugs and lifestyle.
deaded2
I was not expecting to like this one. I'm a deadhead, seen 120+ shows, tons of tapes, but I don't salivate over everything that comes out with the Dead's name. I'm not a fan of Ratdog and many of Bobby's later tunes struck me wrong, at least initially (Victim, Picasso Moon, Easy Answers, Money, etc... ). I was expecting this to be a bit cheesy but boy was I wrong. A+ material. Well filmed, nice editing, excellent cinematography, extremely well produced. No, it's not The Last Waltz, but it's not a concert film. It really gave me good glimpse into Bob's head, if that's possible. I feel closer to him now (I can't believe I didn't know he was married!! I can't believe he didn't invite me to the wedding!). I **LOVED** it!! I just wish it was longer.I also wish I could buy this. Anyone know where I could purchase an legit copy?
rking1-1
If you are a deadhead like me, this documentary will possibly make you cry and you will swear it's the greatest documentary you've ever saw in your life. If you are not, you will find it intriguing, interesting and well done. I was not going to review this because I am so biased. I am a deadhead and this is the most insightful piece of work on the Grateful Dead I've seen in years. If you ever were curious about the Grateful Dead this gives the most behind the scenes look at what occurred. It certainly gives you a different version of Bobby. What a scape of a most unique band that changed history. "The omnipotent Grateful Dead."
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