Season 1 – Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story

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Nosilla 1 I felt like it was a LOT longer than it needed to be to tell the story of the band. I was never a huge Bon Jovi fan (crazy for a straight female raised in the 80’s!) , but I do love a good documentary, and this was not it. I found myself getting bored, and I also found myself developing an extreme hatred towards Richie Sambora. He wasn’t even a founding member, and I think he was jealous the band wasn’t called Sambora. I found him to be a very unsympathetic character and a whiny ass. I have worked through near fatal conditions to the point I could barely walk for slightly above minimum wage, and he’s gonna act like he does? Just shut up and do your job which you are super overpaid for. I actually found a lot of this documentary to be whiny. You have to respect the hustle of the Jon Bon Jovi non profit restaurants, which is an awesome way to use your fame actually. But I still found the documentary too long and too whiny. A true fan will probably like it. Me? Not so much. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Jennifer B Amazing!! Such an insightful documentary. It pulled on my heartstrings to see Jon so vulnerable. 40 years is an outstanding accomplishment and if you're criticizing Bon Jovi, you are not a true fan!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Audience Member I grew up listening to Bon Jovi, buying their albums, putting posters of the band and of Jon on my walls, buying the VHS tapes with the videos on them. I enjoy their earlier stuff and in all honestly have no interest in listening to the types of songs they put on now. Watching Thank You, Goodnight really didn't delve into anything outside of what fans already know about the band from years past. I was a bit surprised to see Jon come across in several of the interviews having such an inflated ego and as Doc McGhee described him at one point as "pompous." Richie did apologize for the way he handled his exit from the band and he had his own valid reasons for wanting out. Some of those later songs clearly come across as digs. Watching this has really changed my view of Jon, not as an artist but how he conducts himself as an individual. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Melissa S As someone who grew up watching this band in early days, owned multiple VHS' tapes with backstage videos, and paid to watch them live on Pay-per-view? Meh. I didn't feel I was getting much more than I already knew about the past. Most of the "archived" behind the scenes videos are straight from their Slippery When Wet VHS released in the late 80's. Jon likes to make the point that their new music was appealing to younger fans and I feel this show was also created for those who are newer fans. As with others, I only watched to see what Sambora had to say in regards to leaving. There was a bit more exposed about his mental place, his feelings on touring, and things that happened in the studio in addition his own personal and family issues. And last a very big deal is made about Jon's voice. His voice hasn't been that great for over 10 years now, but I guess it got to the point where he had to address it. This is what this show is really about - addressing his voice. There is a new album coming out in May of 2024 - so right after this show is put out all about the band, and more importantly, what Jon is doing to save his voice and the fact that he does sing on their new album. For me this felt more like Jon trying to convince people to buy his latest work than a true documentary. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review Kroshe S Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is a four-part documentary series that takes a deep dive into the legendary rock band Bon Jovi's journey, from their early days in New Jersey to their rise to fame and the challenges they faced along the way. It offers an intimate look at the band's history, their personal lives, and the impact they've had on the music industry. The documentary includes interviews with band members Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Tico Torres, and Phil X, as well as archival footage and live performances. It covers various aspects of the band's career, including their creative process, their philanthropic work, and their reflections on the highs and lows of their journey. I am a fan of Bon Jovi and l appreciate the in-depth look at their favorite band, although all episodes tend to be quite lengthy and, at times, a bit unfocused. However, the heartfelt interviews, engaging storytelling, and never-before-seen footage make it an entertaining watch for both long-time fans and those interested in the history of rock music. Recommended. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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