Loudquietloud: A Film About the Pixies

2006

1h 22m

Documentary

Music

List

68%

22 Reviews

Tomatometer

77%

1,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Kurt Cobain said he stole their riffs; Bono was a major fan. Indie rock band the Pixies have been hugely influential ever since their unique sound made them college radio station favorites in the late 1980s. In 1993, however, creative disputes led the group to break up. This documentary follows the Pixies as they get together for their wildly successful 2004 reunion tour. Although thousands of fans cheer their return, the members find themselves struggling backstage as old issues resurface.

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Critics Consensus

Although it'll be primarily of interest to longtime fans, LoudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies also serves as a decent introduction to the band's music and enduring appeal.

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Nov 18, 2006

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Lou Carlozo

Chicago Tribune

Filmmakers Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin catch distressing and poignant moments on the tour that, if written into a fiction film, would seem too scripted to be true.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 2, 2006

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Ty Burr

Boston Globe

The 85-minute documentary takes a torpid, fly-on-the-wall approach, providing little context, few insights, and not enough music.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 20, 2006

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Dorothy Woodend

The Tyee (British Columbia)

. . .loudQUIETloud is a scream, and easily one of the better films about the business of rocking out.

Aug 23, 2017

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Karina Longworth

Cinematical

By night, the Pixies are rock n' roll superheroes...by day, they're just four surly co-workers with very little to say to one another.

Feb 1, 2008

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

The Pixies, reunited after 12 years and still in top form.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 11, 2006

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Audience Member

A great rock documentary is always amazing even if you don't like the band. When you do, it's even better. This shines a spotlight on the real people behind the big name - a great film. And on the SBS on-demand list!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Not quite as fascinating as the music but still worth a look.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Good but I would have liked to have seen more history of the band.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Los Pixies son una banda interesante y con buenísimas canciones. Pero este documental es blando y carente de drama y emoción.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Awesome awesome awesome

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Standard 5 stars for Pixies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Steven Cantor

Director

Matthew Galkin

Director

Frank Black

Actor

Kim Deal

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David Lovering

Actor

Joey Santiago

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Synopsis

Kurt Cobain said he stole their riffs; Bono was a major fan. Indie rock band the Pixies have been hugely influential ever since their unique sound made them college radio station favorites in the late 1980s. In 1993, however, creative disputes led the group to break up. This documentary follows the Pixies as they get together for their wildly successful 2004 reunion tour. Although thousands of fans cheer their return, the members find themselves struggling backstage as old issues resurface.

Director: Steven Cantor, Matthew Galkin
Producer: Pax Wassermann, John Krasno, Krysanne Katsoolis, Julie Goldman, Caroline Stevens
Production Co: Stick Figure Productions, Cactus Three Films
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 8, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.8K
Runtime: 1h 22m