**** Pearl Jam Twenty Fanviews Here ****

The show in Seattle was surreal. Half the crowd literally attended most of the early shows in the film - it was like watching a time capsule for us. The views of the city back then vs. how it is now, and most of those places were right outside the venue - Cinerama. Cinerama might be one of, if not the, best places in the US to see a movie.

The line to enter was around the block. I can't believe they added even more shows. Contemplating seeing this two or three more times. If you want to see PJ20 again, just come to Seattle. It'll be playing here through the weekend.

Amazing movie. Just amazing.

was a beautiful night in Manhattan,
mets some great people
( thanks for the tickets Jen )
I was 2nd on the line ,
and was glad when i saw how small that theatre was inside.

The boys looked great up on the big screen.

The only disappointment I had was not seeing
that portion of the PJ20 soundtrack CD2;
with Jeff playing/singing NAIS.

These guys are hitting on all cylinders, thats evident.
I do not want to ruin anything for the folks that havent seen it yet.
Run ,...dont walk to the nearest theatre !

I saw this last night and still have aching cheeks from smiling for sooooo long. I loved the drunken footage of Eddie on stage and getting to see more of Jeff was rad!

Great film!!! I just got home and loved the entire thing. I found myself wishing it would be as in depth over the last 10 years as it was the first 10 years. I loved the start and all the footage with Andy that I had never seen.

I loved getting to see the guys in their respective 'places' and reflecting on their career. Eddie commenting on his pictures, Stone going through his (lack of) memorabilia. I liked how it hit on most of the major topics of the bands career. I was continually amazed at how young they all looked. It kind of made me feel old! :P

It was interesting to hear the music played behind the current theme of the movie... The live versions played behind the interviews occurring. A few that stick out to me are: Release and how the music was being played by the band as a jam when Ed showed up and how the band was playing it as a 'we can use this in the future' type of thing and Ed was looking at it as a 'I can use this to vent about my father and past'. The other was the Italy/Immortality footage right after the Cobain stuff. I could also throw in the footage of 'crazy' Eddie doing his climbs and jumps during the Porch footage. Great stuff!

Themes that I would've liked to have more info on are: 1) Transition of power between Stone/Ed. There were a couple of sentences between Mike and Stone but there could've been so much more for that time period. 2) An official stance on the drummer situations. I realize that's tough because there was a lot of personal stuff going on but it's never really addressed and I guess won't ever be. 3) How they have adapted to write music these days when their attitudes/beliefs/behaviors are so different from what they used to be. A lot of the film was based about how they were viewed with their young/angst/complaints, but now that they have grown out of that period I'd love to hear about how they continue to try and write music that can meet the 'standards' they've set yet be in touch with their current state. Or maybe they don't try to meet those standards...which is ok, I'm just saying I think that would've been a good avenue for discussion. Or maybe that's part of PJ20-PJ40!

Overall, a great film. I left thinking it was better than I expected. Super!

I was at the late show in Detroit (Royal Oak) and I thought the movie was simply incredible..

I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more (thanx Stone) and I cried yet again..

I knew the movie was going to be great, but I left the theatre somehow more in love with this band?? Is that even possible??

Their music has done so much for me. From inspiring me to play at a young age, from influencing (to a degree) my outlook on life and what is possible, to truly helping me through some of the darkest points of my life and becoming the soundtrack for some of the greatest moments of my life..

This band, this thing that we all connect to is nothing short of magic.. and the ride that is taken with this movie, was nothing short of that...

pure magic...

I wish there was a second part, enjoyed it so much, and left with feeling there should be more. Seeing the band on the big screen was awesome. DVDs cannot arrive fast enough, I want to rewatch it, and also see the rest. Thanks PJ, Crowe.

I went to the Birmingham, UK showing at Star City; It was incredible. The movie was great, a lovely little insight into the years of work, emotion, laughs & turmoil of a ground breaking band.

It perfectly encapsulated how I feel about the band, the community, the music, the shows... it was goddamn perfect

Well done Mr Crowe

PJ212 wrote:

In the words of Jeff Ament... "Pure Stoke".

Loved that part

Must admit - I have much love for the drummers - but i don't get why people feel there needs to be more time dedicated to explaining everything? Just move on - obviously they have. I think more than anything the film is a celebration of the band's ability to ride the waves and still be standing on their boards 20 years after they first paddled out. Some people expect too much of this band sometimes I believe. They already give us so much. It's why many bands build up walls and hold back on things because the more you open up to your fans the more they want from you. I'm grateful we get as much as we are given. They don't owe me anything more than what they already have given. It's all icing on the cake at the moment. Great film. Very energizing.

Saw last night in a sold-out theatre in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I guess our attendance could be divided into 3 groups.

1) Die-hard Pearl Jam fans who literally know everything on PJ-history. I know that they won't be satisfied (or stop) with theatrical cut as it missed some details (esp in middle era), and the way that Cameron told the story (kinda more focus on "general interest" such as Kurt Cobain, Ticketmaster, rather than philosophical as we all die-hard wanted it).
2) Casual fans who apparently follow Pearl Jam in their youth but barely heard anything from 2000s. I guess this film is more for them (and for us: the DVD). It's video-laden on their curiosity about stuff they read back then like Kurt dancing, Ticketmaster, Grammy.
3) Simply cinema-lovers who passionate and curious about Cameron Crowe.

Was in awe...Cameron Crowe is a great filmmaker. So great hearing from Stone. I feel so fortunate to have the body of work these guys have created to lean on and exploit for my own personal well being. Great stuff. I wish it just would have kept on going. Great movie. Great fucking movie.