Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

PG-13

Released Sep 11, 2005

1h 45m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Lian Lunson interviews the prolific Canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business. Rufus Wainright, U2, Nick Cave and others take part in a musical tribute to Cohen at Australia's Sydney Opera House. Songs include "If It Be Your Will" and "Tower of Song."

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A moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singer-songwriter, I'm Your Man treats Cohen's body of work with the reverence it deserves.

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Audience Member

I rarely see music documentaries but I'm Your Man is simply poetic. You see all starry singers sing their cover of Cohen' s songs. While enjoying the music throughout the documentary, it also feels like reading a book on Cohen.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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robert d

All the artists featured in this film are understandably reverent about Leonard Cohen's work, even if the performances are hit or miss. Nick Cave's performances resonate the most, especially his version of "Suzanne." I wish this would have had even more conversations with the man himself. Still, it's a loving tribute to this much-missed poet/prophet.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

nice tribute. the only thing that really bugs me is U2. bono seems to think the most important thing about cohen is bono

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

I thoughly enjoyed this, especially since I had no idea what to expect going into it and not much knowledge of Leonard Cohen's music or of the various performers in this movie. I was so pleasantly surprised at the many wonderful, albeit some quirky, performances which kept me and my entire family completely glued to the screen. I absolutely adored Rufus Wainwright, and Antony's performance stayed with me for days. I craved to watch it again, but I unfortunately returned it too quickly.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Quiet introapection from Len, and quiet admiration from various artists. Nick cave is featured prominently, and Cohen fronts the band U2. A must see for poets, spiritualists, and Cohen fans alike.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

A documentary about someone like Cohen could be a lot more interesting. Instead of just asking some people to cover his songs they could have included more interviews with composers, poets, people who have worked with him or singers. My favorite part was the few sentences he said before the end, about how people see him, but that's it. I almost hated every single cover, except for the ones done by Nick Cave. All in all, I was expecting something a lot better.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Lian Lunson

Director

Leonard Cohen

Self

Martha Wainwright

Self

Beth Orton

Self

Jarvis Cocker

Self

Rufus Wainwright

Self

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Sam Toy

Empire Magazine

Hit and miss tribute to the great melancholist.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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David Jones

BBC.com

Cohen is clearly a songwriter's songwriter, and the resulting movie brims with an infectious passion for the man's melodies and sardonic wit. Unfortunately, the performances are interspersed with interview footage that is much less captivating.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 28, 2006

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

At various times poet, consort of beautiful women and Zen monk, his biog's intriguing too, all of which makes this doc highly welcome, even if it's at best a partial view.

Nov 23, 2006

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

If you like this song than you’ve got to watch this documentary!

Rated: 6/10

Jul 19, 2022

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Filmmaker Lian Lunson uses a 2005 Sydney tribute concert to Leonard Cohen as a home base for her relatively shallow examination of the best folk singer to slit your wrists to.

Rated: C

Apr 23, 2009

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Jason Gorber

Film Scouts

They really dropped the ball on this one - despite unfettered access to L.C. himself, you get a rambling interview interspersed with what for the most part are poor cover versions of the man's songs.

Rated: C

Jun 21, 2007

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Lian Lunson interviews the prolific Canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business. Rufus Wainright, U2, Nick Cave and others take part in a musical tribute to Cohen at Australia's Sydney Opera House. Songs include "If It Be Your Will" and "Tower of Song."

Director: Lian Lunson
Producer: Erik Nelson, Kevin Beggs, Bruce Davey, Sandra Stern
Screenwriter: Lian Lunson
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Lionsgate Films, Sundance Channel
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sex-Related Material)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 2006
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.0M
Runtime: 1h 45m

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