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First off, you're probably only going to enjoy this if you're a Coldplay fan. It's a good insight into the band, where they came from etc. It's a very friendly documentary in that there's very little in the way of arguments or disagreements on display. In that way it feels like an authorised version rather than someone trying to tell us about the band, warts and all.
The single worst thing about it is the cinematography. It's as if someone has discovered one of those old kaleidoscope devices. It's almost unwatchable. It's also fairly limited in the way that the timeline of the band has just been followed. It's not particularly imaginative but maybe that's not what the band wanted..?
Some great footage of their gigs though and the positive thing that I took from it is seeing Chris Martin change through it all. The outside pressure must be immense and it's great to see that he seems to have found a way to deal with it. He reminds me a bit of Dave Grohl in terms of his attitude and I liked that.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/04/23
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Is it true?
It purports to show you, the power and the impact of a show of music. You are there in the crowd. The band has been successful- so it is a retrospective, feeling grateful.
It does occasionally suggest, that there is risk attached- half an hour in, Mr Phil "dropped out of university, to come and manage us, which was an extraordinarily self-less move." and then before, comment from Mr Jonny - "we met at university college London. We were all studying to be in bands." You don't see, the person who tried to copy (having a band), mortgaged house, failed to make an impact.
When people want things very much, they might stop at nothing to attain them.
I think all I am saying with that, is - were you on the look out, for any abusive behaviour- then here is a tall handsome fellow, trying desperately hard to keep it all together and smooth things over, gushing about peace... But someone who has also set himself a challenge, that he does not wish to look a fool in and fail.
I think also that you need to take a step back, and see what is coming out, of the factory- the quality of the work. It may be , a very good , pleading ballad. But do ballads of this kind in general belie ... a winner takes all purpose? Is there any understanding, of the risk involved to a woman- getting pregnant, raising children, all the time and expense of that- whilst schmoozing ? I'll fix myself, thanks, a perfectly reasonable answer.
How true is any of that?
What happens?
What did I think? felt, the bonhomie, watching Winter, friendships warm.
sorry- ran out of time, here in my review. Best wishes.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/14/23
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Will A
Despite their being one of the biggest bands in the world, most will deny liking Coldplay. I freely admit being a fan of the band, as well as this film, which is bursting with great behind-and-in-front-of-the-scenes footage and information for anyone mildly interested in the musical foursome, as well as finally shedding some light on the mysterious 'fifth member' of Coldplay, Phil Harvey. My main criticism is that it perhaps lacks some of the depth which might let us connect with the band-members on a personal level.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
07/25/20
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Great music great stories! Very good Documentary about the band !! If you like the band and their music watch it !!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
04/03/20
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A Documentary Of An Underpleasured Band
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11/23/19
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An unchallenging, safe portrait of one of my favorite bands.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/27/23
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