The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson

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The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson

2015

1h 32m

Documentary

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Wilko Johnson records an album and goes on a farewell tour after he learns he has terminal cancer.

Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

Johnson is a modern-day renaissance man who'll be quoting William Blake one moment and belting out some R&B with Roger Daltrey the next.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 23, 2015

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Talking to Temple, Johnson seems like a man whose eyes have been opened for the first time, finally relishing the experience of life on Earth.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 19, 2015

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Jessica Kiang

The Playlist

It's a film that constantly brings us to the brink of revelation but pulls up some way short, be it through the rather indifferent shooting style, the sometimes unilluminating choice of clips and illustration.

Rated: B-

Jul 17, 2015

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Ben Nicholson

CineVue

This is a moving portrait of a remarkable man, which is at its most effective when it just lets him speak.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 5, 2019

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Nick Hasted

The Arts Desk

It's a strange, thought-provoking tale.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 22, 2017

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Evan Rodriguez

Austin American-Statesman

For fans of a type of extended visual spirituality threaded with a philosophy of mild nihilism and hope, it is recommended.

Jul 30, 2015

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100% positive reviews from the critics and rightly so!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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I knew little of Wilko Johnson and Dr Feelgood apart from they were all from Canvey Island. I did know of his diagnosis of less than a year to live. I had no idea though that the impact of that diagnosis could be so uplifting. An incredible doc somewhat dreamlike but thankfully with a happy ending (if ending is the right word).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Documentary film about the legendary guitarist who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and told it to piss off. So positive, so brave. Incredible story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Beautiful, Surreal and life affirming film. As the great man says at the end, "Why can't we just dig what we've got and stop hurting one another?"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

The Ecstasy Of Wilko Johnson is an entertaining, interesting and heartfelt documentary revolving around the cancer scare of the Dr Feelgood guitarist.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Well crafted and revealing layers upon layers of information on an extraordinary person.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Julien Temple

Director

Wilko Johnson

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Roger Daltrey

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Synopsis

Wilko Johnson records an album and goes on a farewell tour after he learns he has terminal cancer.

Director: Julien Temple
Producer: Andrew J. Curtis, Richard Conway
Production Co: Essential Arts, Nitrate Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 32m