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While some parts (particularly song clips) go on for too long and the flow feels a tad off as a couple points; the humor, most of the pacing, and genuinely interesting history of one of the most oddball bands out there is a great watch. It's a cheery retrospective, celebrating the 20th anniversary of They Might Be Giants. This rockumentary offers an angle on rock'n'roll without all of the sex, drugs and alcohol we've been seasoned to associate with rock stars (and rockumentaries, alike). While remaining very informational and attention-holding, this doc also brings with it decent humor, which'll bring a childlike smile to many faces, as well as awkward humor that'll make others laugh at the absurdity--which is really what They Might Be Giants is all about. Awkwardness and fun. This all wouldn't work however without John Flansburgh and John Linnell (the Giants), who's charm and personalities really carry this film. But let's not forget the incredibly-catchy songs throughout. Though I could've gone with some of them being cut shorter, rather than many being kept almost in their entirety, they're still great to listen to. There's fast and heavy rock, whimsical pop, and even some slower melodies, having something for most tastes. Easy to get into when you're a fan, which a non-fan just may become after watching this incredibly charming look at the giants that are: They Might Be Giants.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/11/23
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This superb documentary recounts the twenty-year rise of one of rock's greatest duos: They Might Be Giants, in an oddball style as beguiling as the music of the men themselves, John Linnell and John Flansburgh. Clocking in at a 102 minutes and featuring top-notch interviews with the likes of Jon Stewart and Sarah Vowell, plus the duo's avant-goofy videos and concert and tv footage, makes this essential viewing for fan and non-fan alike, especially the duo's rendition of 'Birdhouse In Your Soul' on the Carson-era Tonight Show.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/20/23
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A really entertaining and fascinating documentary about a band that makes great music. If you love TMBG, see this doc!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/14/23
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I like to keep my the lore and the faces of my music far away. I could probably name the lead singers of three or four bands; I like music, I just don't 'get into it.' Here, we get an incredibly expansive look into TMBG, but I beg that's there wasn't much to mine in the first place. They exist on the fringe of music, churning out great, albeit weird, music, and they've been doing it since 1982. There's a lot of filler, and people like Michael McKean and Andy Richter stop by to recite lyrics; totally teleprompted. Also, the host of This American Life, Ira Glass, probably just graduated to the spot of my least favorite person ever; awfully irritating, full of himself, and forcing the gay. All in all, I would have rather just listen to some of their music for 100 minutes; nothing I really needed or wanted to find out.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/26/23
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Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/07/23
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This is an entertaining and fun tribute to the Johns. I'm not sure it will win them any new fans, and perhaps paints them as weirder than they really are, but current fans will love it. Probably.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/20/23
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