sophiexjane

I had heard of Lil Peep before but never bothered to listen to his music, but I thought I'd give this film a watch, glad I did and cried a lot throughout.

Very sad to watch as someone who nothing about Gus/Lil Peep; it showed his gentle human side that used drugs as a way of coping with life and the pressures of being a rap artist and trying to keep everyone happy. Very well filmed and I really enjoyed the montages of childhood video memories with his Grandpa's vocals over the top reading back the letters he'd send Gus. Very poiniant and beautiful to watch. Heartbreaking also, I cried a lot during this as it touched nerves for me.

I really recommend watching this and I have a new found respect for Gus, RIP..

I don't usually write reviews for films on here but I had to for this one, purely to counter balance the many negative reviews! Is the movie perfect, no, but it's actually pretty good if you like a little more 'indie' films and like alternative music. This movie isn't a 'supernatural' film but more like a thriller message about the dark side of the 'rock and roll music industry' and how wanting fame has it's costs on yourself and those around you.

I also thought the inexperienced actors were better actors and more convincing than the 'veterans'. I hadn't heard of Andy Biersack or Ben Bruce before this but for musicians to act they did a really good job and were very watchable, funny and convincing. The soundtrack is also very good plus 'The Relentless' bands music too has been on repeat since (Remington Leith's voice is perfect for Johnny Faust').

Overall it's not a bad movie, it's just more a film you'd stream at home than go and see at the movie theatre. I actually hope there is a follow up/TV series that had been suggested as I'd definitely watch it.

So if you're willing to not take yourself and this movie too seriously then I'd recommend watching it