Pitchfork review

[Micodin]

man, Pitchfork was not kind to the new documentary.

i kinda get the vibe that the guy that reviewed it wasn’t a fan to begin with, but sheesh, he really goes in on it.

i’ll be watching regardless.

[jimmyjrg]

It sounds like what I assumed the film would be like, an amusing power point with few suprises for people who read the book. I kind of hoped they didn't just film last years tour, and that they did some more behind the scenes stuff to beef it up.

Oh well, I'll still watch it and love it though

[dave790]

It’s a strange review. Obviously the book - even though it was fairly innovative for its type - was going to be reflective as opposed to pushing forward, as is the show. The reviewer seems to expect them to be driving on as a subversive creative force when, with respect, that phase of their career is over. Possibly since the new millennium, certainly since Yauch passed.

I actually quite like Adam and Mike playing things fairly straight. The best parts of the book are not the cookbooks or comic features: it’s hearing directly from those two (bar a couple of the guest essays). When watching the House of Strombo interview it really struck me how few of those types of interviews exist, and how great it be to have had all 3 of them in that sort of setting / mood.

Anyway back to the review... Yes their story is well known to fans by now, and I’m sure there are things we’d all like to hear more about or - don’t hold your breath - find out for the first time. But 1) this was clearly never going to be a gossipy tell all book/show, and 2) I’m not sure how you’d even begin to make a retrospective show titled ‘Beastie Boys Story’ in the way that Pitchfork seems to yearn for.

Saying all that, I haven’t seen it, so perhaps these comments can’t wait.

[dave790]

Btw more reviews:

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/...ie-boys-story/
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...74561.html?amp
https://www.billboard.com/amp/articl...mentary-review
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/am...review-1290939
https://amp.theguardian.com/film/202...jonze-apple-tv
https://variety.com/2020/film/review...ew-1234584404/
https://time.com/5824371/beastie-boys-story-review/

I’m sure rotten tomatoes has the rest etc

All good reviews. The Time review is written by the same guy who Hornblower wrote to about the CCIO video

[Extra Cheese]

the guy seems like he's either a bboy freak disappointed he didn't get anything new of substance or someone who doesn't care for them

I was busy and lazy with the book and didnt read until last month actually. and i know the book came first but going to 2 of the shows to me it really feels like the book is a companion piece to the show. i really didn't get the strong feeling from the book as i did for the show with things like how much fun they had making and touring for check your head, or how big and important hold it now was for them.

instagram keeps saying 23rd is the premiere

[Micodin]

Originally Posted by Extra Cheese

and i know the book came first but going to 2 of the shows to me it really feels like the book is a companion piece to the show.

yeah the show felt like a companion piece to the book and the documentary feels like a companion to show. and the book too i guess. weird how that came to be.

i was excited for the book but i've been reluctant to the show and doc because it starting to get real and it's tough saying goodbye. i'm not ready emotional yet.

[Brother McDuff]

dude doesnt understand the function of documentary. its not an artistic statement, its the conveyance of real events. regardless of the film’s quality, this dude’s expectations are sorely maligned. listen to the records if you want subversive. watch the doc if you want the story.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

I think Beastie fans are gonna love it. The show I saw was great. I'm an easy mark for the band for sure but I loved it and it seemed like everyone else did too. I'm pysched about watching this tomorrow night, even if it's on my wife's iPad because stupid Apple TV.