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Hinn

I think Stone needs to hand-scrub his mug before chucking it back in the dishwasher. Don't think the dishwasher would be powerful enough.

Twas a second viewing, after seeing it first at the 9/12 screening at Toronto. Would've been the 3rd if I
1. Realised the TIFF premiere was at 2pm, not at night
2. Figured that someone as wonderful as Kelowna Brad was holding a ticket for me for the premiere

Up yours, Jason. Someone deflate his ego, Mr There's A Good Shot Of Me In The Credits Cos I Sent Stuff To Cameron Crowe

dimitrispearljam

Hinn wrote:

I think Stone needs to hand-scrub his mug before chucking it back in the dishwasher. Don't think the dishwasher would be powerful enough.

Twas a second viewing, after seeing it first at the 9/12 screening at Toronto. Would've been the 3rd if I
1. Realised the TIFF premiere was at 2pm, not at night
2. Figured that someone as wonderful as Kelowna Brad was holding a ticket for me for the premiere

Up yours, Jason. Someone deflate his ego, Mr There's A Good Shot Of Me In The Credits Cos I Sent Stuff To Cameron Crowe

i have to admit..when it comes to pj..the best things i saw of them...you was always next to me....

tremors

I really enjoyed the film, and I'm still thinking about it, and remembering it. It was different from how I expected - better in some ways, not so great in others. I think if you were someone that didn't know much about the band before this - you would get a bit of a skewed impression - there was a lot of frenzy! I'm not sure the movie built up enough context to this though - building up the context with the content of the songs, that often led to the frenzy onstage, or building up the context of just what was happening around the band in those early years (I thought this could have been done better). I think it was an insider's film, not an outsider's really. If I wanted to introduce someone to the band I don't think I would send them to this movie - I would probably give them the albums.

Having said that, I really really enjoyed it (being an insider) - the sound was really loud full and clear in my theatre, and that really added to the atmosphere. There were some great great segments - Hunger Strike, Singles Party, Bushleaguer, 'Stone' (all of him! ). Andy Wood, Daughter.....

So, it was great - to see and hear all this unseen stuff, I just thought that in showing us this, there were a few gaps in the narrative across the 20 years, and the context for some of the early adventures.

supersonicyears

I was tearing up for some of it. I can't imagine that there was anyone in the theater that didn't. Great movie! They did a Pearl Jam trivia contest at the Enzian befor the movie started which was nice also. The theater was pretty cool. I can't wait to see all the extra footage on the dvd.

Hinn

dimitrispearljam wrote:

Hinn wrote:

I think Stone needs to hand-scrub his mug before chucking it back in the dishwasher. Don't think the dishwasher would be powerful enough.

Twas a second viewing, after seeing it first at the 9/12 screening at Toronto. Would've been the 3rd if I
1. Realised the TIFF premiere was at 2pm, not at night
2. Figured that someone as wonderful as Kelowna Brad was holding a ticket for me for the premiere

Up yours, Jason. Someone deflate his ego, Mr There's A Good Shot Of Me In The Credits Cos I Sent Stuff To Cameron Crowe

i have to admit..when it comes to pj..the best things i saw of them...you was always next to me....

Oh right, Berlin last year? Alpine 2 this year? Watching the movie at TIFF?

I'm a good luck charm for those around me

analogueaddict72

Saw it in Leeds Tuesday night with my Wife and thorougly enjoyed it, quite emotional at times and of course some amazing music, I'm not really bothered that it won't appeal to any other person outside of the fan base as quite a few snotty reviews are saying. This was made for the fans and that is what counts.

Having been a fan since the beginning of 92 aged 19 when I bought Ten on CD when it was first released in the UK, I've been on a journey with this band and although I've only seen them twice (more to do the bands reluctance to tour here that much) I've been there ever since and fought in their corner when anyone has got stuck in, although they aren't my all time fave band the fact I've been there since the pretty much since the beginning and are still here aged 39 I feel something special I don't for other bands because I've always been a fan and I don't really think I can say that about any other band.

Will defintely be getting the Blu ray and re-living the experience as well as the other goodies contained in that comprehensive set.

rafie

Obviously, I loved the movie! My wife came with me and really enjoyed it too. The lingering thought I have 2 days later is that I want to see the full footage of the "singles" party!

diggerbyrom

I went with my brother (both 45) and invited two older music fans from my local on the off chance they might like it. Both are into Steve Earle, Dylan, mostly folk bands etc.
I turned to them at the end unsure of what they would think. First words out of their mouths was that the movie had been AWESOME and had really inspired them to start listening to some differant music. Vicky (who has just retired) couldnt believe that she'd never heard any PJ and wondered how it had passed her by. Back in the local later I was advising them on the essential albums to buy and DVD's to watch. Looks like PJ have 2 new fans, so this rubbish about it being a movie for insiders is clearly not the case, its a film for all music lovers.

evanwise

I'm from Seattle and live in LA now and saw it at the Cinerama Dome. Loved seeing all the PJ fans from LA out. The film was great in showing how different Seattle music was from LA, and I loved seeing the Easy Street stickers littered throughout the film! Also, I believe I saw one shot of Mia Zapata in there, which is one of Seattle's tragic music stories. Loved the film and Cameron really shows how much he loves the city too! Can't wait for the DVD. I hope it's a lot longer!

JimmyV

Sunday...5pm...the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square...so excited!

PJSEMPRE

Loved the movie!

Favourite parts:
- Singles party,
- Stone and the Grammy Award,
- Ed climbing,
- Chris & Ed Hunger Strike


Most emotional parts:
- Roskilde,
- Chris about Andy

TheSpectrum

What is there to say?
An amazing movie made about your favorite source of entertainment, by an acclaimed director. Does it get any better?

I listen to Pearl Jam every day at work for hours. I weight lift to Pearl Jam at the gym after work. I visit the site almost every night and day to check setlist, news and stories. Whenever I’m in a good mood I hum the chorus of “Alive.” I compare every single song or artist I hear to the band. I have a tattoo, a room dedicated with framed posters full of all of the shows I went to. I would and have driven countless hours to get the feeling that I get and only get when these 6 guys are together. It’s almost incomprehensible to my friends, co-workers and family.

All of that being said, this movie exceeded my expectations. I was glued to the screen for a complete 109 minutes straight. Songs that I didn’t appreciate so much throughout the years, “Blood,” “Not For You,” I have a whole new fascination with. It was perfect.

This band transcends music as an entertainment medium. Sure, the albums Riot Act, Avocado and Backspacer were overlooked in the film but justifiably so. The band has so much history. I appreciated the narration of Green River and the creation of the term “Grunge.” As much as I like Nirvana, it is my deepest wish that every person who claims that Cobain invented the genre are forced to watch this film. Stating that Kurt “invented” grunge is comparable to people believing that Christopher Columbus “discovered” America. While on the subject, the Kurt story was touching. Although I haven’t seen the footage since I was 9 years old, the Andy Rooney narrative literally struck a nerve that pissed me off.

My favorite scenes:
Release
Security Guard
Ticketmaster
Do the Evolution
Seeing three of my favorite shows that I attended being shown in a movie director by Cameron Crowe. (MSG, Philly 3 and 4 (if you look close in the beginning of the film the is concert footage from Philly 4, easy to tell by the falling confetti)

Also, a few weeks ago I was trying to get attention to get an Ames night 1 poster by posting a trivia question so I’ll just answer it as a fun fact. The two completely different songs with the same title that Eddie has sung is “Little Sister.” (Elvis cover and QOTSA guest appearance.)

E.K

I felt like I was watching a familiar story about some close friends and that I could share their tears and laughter with them. Then I had the sad realization that I have never actually met any of them. Maybe one day ...

chossyta

in mexico city PJ20 was cancel...but i dont know the reason......and im angry and sad because i was waiting this since months ago....

Gremmie933

cbrunelle783 wrote:

Gremmie933 wrote:

This movie went beyond my expectations...it was AMAZING and I can't wait to own it so I can check out the bonus footage. I've been a fan since 1991 and I couldn't have asked for more in this film. It really hit me on a personal level too...

My heart dropped when I heard my brother's voice in the film from an interview he had with Eddie almost 20 years ago in Columbus. We lost him a month later in a traffic accident. They used snippets from the interview in two parts of the movie. Hearing this proves that this band really cares about their fans...I've reached out to them, and so have other members of my family, and they listened.

Thanks, Pearl Jam.

Wow I would have just lost it and cried the whole time. You should ask the band if you could have the interview recorded.

It was pretty emotional and intense. Fortunately I have a copy of the interview and I listen to it all the time. I was only six when he passed away in 1991 and my memories are limited because I was so young, so it's good to hear his voice once in a while.

cbrunelle783

That's great that you have the video, unfortunate but great all the same.

WashMyLove

A roller coaster of emotions: sadness, joy, funny, mad, excitment...etc
Parts of the movie that brought chills and made my heart cry out with pain was the Mother Love Bone section and the tragic accident at Roskilde.
Watching Eddie remember his connection to Jeff when he joined the band was a tear jerker.
Chris Cornell talking about Andrew Wood (so sad), Eddie and Mike made it special. I loved the way Chris Cornell described Mike McCready's power and skills on guitar. He was right on point. Mike Rules!
The Hilarious parts for me: the MTV Singles premiere party. I was on the floor watching Eddie try to fix the sound and he really did was change the lighting. lol
Stone finding his grammy and his dirty coffee cup was hilarious. He sure can be sarcastic.
Jeff talking about his home town was touching. Makes you think sometimes life works in mysterious ways and bcs of that, it leads you to make changes in your life.
I wish they would elaborate more on the Drummer issue, but I guess that will never happen...but did think the way they sum it up was clever and funny.

Cameron Crowe did show a bit of music creativity sessions in the bus between Eddie and Stone. Don't remember if they were others after "Ten" but I hoped he could have show a bit more of how they create an album in a studio. I'm always curious on how that works.
Also would have love to see more details and specifics on the eras of albums Yield, Binaural and the later ones. Maybe not much to document?!?

I hated seeing the Bu$hleaguer clip just because it reminded me how the show just did a 360, I didn't like the boos but everyone has a right of free speech. What I couldn't stand was the disrespect of people cursing the band and throwing coins at Eddie's face. I thought that was oncall for. But I guess Cameron Crowe wanted to show that PJ are human and not all shows have happy endings. Also he wanted to show PJ involvement with today's affairs and the art of expressing themselves up on stage. I remember loving EV's performance that night but the way some fans treated the band made me feel very uncomfortable. It was such an awesome and intense show, sad it ended with Eddie throwing his mic stand hard on the floor.

Watching some of their old performances and rescent ones made me dance in my seat. I wanted to sing along like if it was a live concert. Actually I was in some of the shows: Verona (2 other Italy cities), MSG, Nassau Coliseum It felt special to remember that moment shared with the rest the fans .

Over all I loved the movie but left me wanting more and more PJ I guess as a fan we always want more.
I'm hoping the DVD have lots of extra bonus material.

Thank you Cameron and Everyone involved in this production and creation! Thank you Pearl Jam for your music and for all that you bring...you fill my heart with happiness everytime I hear or see you live.

QUE VIVA PEARL JAM PARA SIEMPRE!

slobberdog68

Had to give my tkts away to another PJ fan here on the site for Tues screening. I woke up @ 3am to let the dog out and just got done watching it! I can't wait to get it on DVD! Awesome! I don't know how anyone could think different. For those who expected more: Defintion of greedy - Excessively desirous of acquiring or possessing, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves....... I don't want to be greedy. I'm glad they gave us this... Can't wait to see what's on the DVD

JBW711

Went to see the film in Philly last night...one word can describe my experience...incredible! Just being in a theater filled with Jammers was the most amazing thing and sharing that experience with everyone really gave me a sense of connection with the band. PJ has had such a tremendous effect on its fans, myself included, that it was cool to see the trials and success that they went through.

Seriously, just want to thank Cameron Crowe, Eddie, Jeff, Mike, Matt, and Stone and say how awesome it is that you guys are still around and still making us, the fans, feel like we are your friends! Awesome movie and I can't wait for the next 20!

RB185080

So, "conveniently enough" I was not able to sleep this morning(being a Saturday that sucks) but Ive been sick, blah blah...enough about me.
I made my way downstairs and bought Pearl Jam 20 from my On Demand service. Having been a PJ fan since they came out, it was truly an experience...even at 5am in my living room. This band has spoken to me since I was 17 years old. Seeing their stories on screen(stories which mostly I had heard or read about) was truly a wonderful experience for me.
On the whole, I feel like I had the chills through the whole thing. Emotional moments, which I feel, as a fan, I shared with the band(death of Andy Wood and Kurt, Roskilde, etc) Temple of the Dog, which I feel is one of the greatest, most underrated albums of all time. And just watching Eddie as a performer over the years. There is truly no band like Pearl Jam, and Im glad about that. I can not wait until they come back to CT, hopefully next year....

I am a 5th grade teacher and routinely play soft music in my class while the kids read. I play acoustic Pearl Jam more often than not...even use some of their songs to teach imagery and symbolism. I have a former student who is a freshman in college now who has just recently "discovered" Pearl Jam. She discovered them by seeing their 1992 Pinkpop performance...and she, like her former teacher, is obsessed! I know she'll be jealous that I saw the movie before her! I am proud to be a fan of Pearl Jam, and the movie is something I will watch again and again