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Neil Young: Heart of Gold

PG 2006 1h 43m Documentary Music List
90% Tomatometer 97 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Shot over the span of two nights in the summer of 2005 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., this Jonathan Demme concert film combines interviews with Neil Young and other band members with the premiere of various songs from the album "Prairie Wind." The concert film also features a special acoustic encore of older Young songs, as a special favor to Demme for the purposes of the film. Songs performed include "Far from Home," "Heart of Gold," "Harvest Moon," and "Comes a Time."
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Proving that it's neither better to burn out nor fade away, Neil Young: Heart of Gold works both as a concert film and a meditation on mortality.

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Andrew Pulver Guardian Pleasant, but hardly pulse-quickening stuff. Rated: 3/5 Oct 7, 2006 Full Review Empire Magazine Shows the famed songwriter's performance and work off with reverance, and a faithfullness to the live experience. Rated: 3/5 Oct 6, 2006 Full Review Trevor Johnston Time Out ...Even those who haven't followed Young's every recent move could well find his performance here surprisingly captivating. Oct 5, 2006 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Lovely Aug 30, 2009 Full Review Kam Williams Upstage Magazine Proves it's better to burn out, than to fade away. Rated: 2/4 Jun 16, 2007 Full Review David Edwards Daily Mirror (UK) The result is simply spellbinding. Rated: 4/5 Oct 6, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Thanks to Prime, I can say don't waste your time with this loser. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review s r A great way to appreciate Young's work. Saw on TCM. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member To watch the legend that Neil Young is, along with so many great musicians, performing in such an iconic venue is really an experience that is very hard to find. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member If not for rust never sleeps, this would be my favorite concert of his. Beautifully shot and staged, this is Neil proving that he can do the "down home" sound along with the best. It improved the prairie wind album, which I didn't really care about before hand; as well as the deep cuts and classics that the 2nd set excellently purveyed. A must watch for even casual Neil fans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Neil Young's music and persona may be an acquired taste; but well worth the effort. This is the mellow Neil Young; not the Rockin' in the USA version. His music and band maintain their affectionate quality like worn leather. Jonathan Demme has a gift for capturing the musicians, the flavor, and the aura. Enjoy it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member There was nothing like seeing this in theatres and it still holds up. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Shot over the span of two nights in the summer of 2005 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., this Jonathan Demme concert film combines interviews with Neil Young and other band members with the premiere of various songs from the album "Prairie Wind." The concert film also features a special acoustic encore of older Young songs, as a special favor to Demme for the purposes of the film. Songs performed include "Far from Home," "Heart of Gold," "Harvest Moon," and "Comes a Time."
Director
Jonathan Demme
Producer
Jonathan Demme, Tom Hanks
Production Co
Playtone Productions, Clinica Estetico
Rating
PG (Drug-related Lyrics)
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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