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End of the Century

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Joey, Johnny and Dee Dee -- better known as The Ramones -- changed the course of rock history with their rebellious punk ethos and minimalist approach to songwriting, and in the process became counterculture icons. "End of the Century" follows the Queens kids from their earliest underground gigs in the 1970s to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, featuring rare archive concert footage and candid interviews with the band members.
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Gabba gabba hey! With its focus on the groundbreaking work of the 1970s punk band The Ramones End of the Century makes a solid entry into the growing canon of documentaries that capture Punkology.

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Jamie Russell BBC.com 12/21/2004
4/5
An exhilaratingly brilliant film about the rise and rise of the punk band that was too tough to die. Go to Full Review Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle 11/19/2004
3/4
A comprehensive look at the punk pioneers that never wears out its welcome. Go to Full Review Chris Vognar Dallas Morning News 11/04/2004
A-
A film that does a fine job explaining their importance without airbrushing their foibles. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 07/20/2012
5/5
Stellar docu on influential punk band; talk of drugs, drink. Go to Full Review Jason Gorber Film Scouts 06/21/2007
B
Everything you want to know about the Ramones, as told by many of the people who were there to remember. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
4/5
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04/10/2021 You can't call yourself a music fan and not own this dvd. See more 09/13/2015 The best Rockumentary I've ever seen. See more 03/23/2015 A genuinely raw & honest look at a band that paved the way, but deserved so much more. Really uncomfortable at times, thanks to Johnny. Where a lot of band docs mask truths, this one is an open book. Scabs & all. Thoroughly enjoyable. See more 03/29/2014 An intriguing documentary! See more 01/11/2014 Fantastic doc about the Ramones, shot just before Dee Dee died, and a few years before Johnny died as well. Has great interview sections with Dee Dee, Johnny, Tommy, Marky, CJ, Richie, and the at-the-time only deceased one, Joey. Revealing about personalities, and very honest and open. I found Johnny to be very forthright about his personality, how he treated people, and how he cared about Joey's death, even though the 2 hadn't spoken in years and hated each other. Also reveals about Joey's transformation into a Rock Star, and how he changed who he was. Surprisingly, discussed how Dee Dee was such a big factor in the songwriting, and how his heroin issues affected himself and his life. There's some stuff said here that makes you think these guys hated each other, but it also comes across they wouldn't trade it for anything. Also speaks to the major MAJOR influence of the Ramones, when they interview the late Joe Strummer and he talks about sneaking in a window to see them, and how they said how much it meant for them. (Later on Johnny even says, the only band he ever worried about being better than them at what they were doing was the Clash). Essential viewing for Ramones fans, punk fans, music fans, and music historians. See more 02/04/2013 The story of punk rockers The Ramones, who never topped Billboards charts, but became a most influential band and connected with over two generations of outcasts after over twenty years of heavy touring. The film is pretty straight forward, but it offers great honest insight on the band as told from direct sources and from the band members themselves. All in all, this is a really good document of rock history. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Gramaglia

Director

Jim Fields

Director

Jim Fields

Producer

Michael Gramaglia

Producer

George Seminara

Producer

Diana Holtzberg

Executive Producer

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Synopsis Joey, Johnny and Dee Dee -- better known as The Ramones -- changed the course of rock history with their rebellious punk ethos and minimalist approach to songwriting, and in the process became counterculture icons. "End of the Century" follows the Queens kids from their earliest underground gigs in the 1970s to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, featuring rare archive concert footage and candid interviews with the band members.
Director
Michael Gramaglia, Jim Fields
Producer
Jim Fields, Michael Gramaglia, George Seminara
Production Co
Chinagraph
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 2003, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 15, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA)
$391.9K
Runtime
1h 52m
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