shmoliken

But the actual people in the band simply never came to grasp that what they had to offer to music was poorly done, meant little, was repetitious and boring, was meant for people much younger, and has no modern relevance. It's proved when their 'manager' wants to go into 'opera.' At least one of the family recognizes the futility of continuing the struggle for rock stardom. The scene in which they wander through Tokyo, the city of their minor 'triumph, showed their innocence, but also their lack of understanding. Some truly hilarious, yet revelatory scenes, including playing for about 5 people in Prague and all over Europe, not getting paid, missing the train, cement this as a classic documentary, but the extras show ex-band members happily living a real life with no awful dreams of metal god-dom, which portrays Lips and Robb as completely delusional in their pursuit. I admire their spirit, but their lack of insight and basic intelligence made the movie, and them, laughable. Poor sad sacks!

not a false move anywhere in this movie. superb acting/direction. beautifully shot, yet disturbing, troubling, and brutal. a mystery, thriller, love story, but it's not simply about adult love, even though it's present;it has almost mother daughter love. murder, trickery,prostitution, thievery, cruelty, affection. stunning photography, great music, and a plot with believable twists. not a film that cheats the audience with false leads, implausible situations, or idiotic characters. great dialogue, even in the translation. not a car chase, snide, supposedly witty remark in it at all. some scenes are really difficult, but they are short snatches, quickly cut and edited. this one should rank up there with any recent Italian masterpiece.

not very funny , no strong or likeable characters, lacking in continuity, with a minimum of believability. poorly acted and shot as well.self-indulgent. boring. fortunately, not hideously long.