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[Highly rated reviewer]

Great rock and roll documentary

ilarious documentary about the rivalry between The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. I'd heard of both bands, but only heard music by the former and nothing about the latter. Exploring more the egomania of the Jonestown front singer to say that this is one of the most interesting rock documentaries I've seen is an understatement. I don't think everyone would enjoy the music, however in the opening half hour of the film, the scene is set on what the Jonestown Massacre believe in musically and it sat very well with me, both musically and artistically, to the extent that I was very interested to hear more of their music. Instead of the film being a promotion for the band it swung in a different direction as the ego of the Jonestown lead singer got worse and worse and out of control. At times it seemed contrived but when you watched the film you buy in to his ego and watch with humour and a bit of sadness at a talent that could be so much more than it is. Heartily recommended for any fans of rock and roll cliches done well.

You can't invent better stuff than this!

Another docu-film that proves the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction. You couldn't make this stuff up - it's THAT off the wall.

For all the hilarity in the film, there's something rather tragic in it all too.

Seeing yet another member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre walk off into the distance as singer Anton Newcombe single-handedly sabotages his own band makes for gripping viewing, but it's also ultimately sad. So much talent wasted and so many relationships destroyed.

A must-see for anyone with aspirations of being a rock star.