Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016. I still continued to watch, and listen, but it was difficult. That's why they were extraordinary and important. Para empezar no está subtitulado ni en inglés. It has to do with the common thread shared by alot of people who've reviewed not just Color Me Obsessed, but the Replacements music up until Tim's release. Bob Stinson was a brilliantly amazing guitarist. If only the rest of the world wasn't so cloth-eared. But there is absolutely no music or footage of the band throughout the entire film. Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. When Bob Stinson's name appeared on the screen, I pretty much tuned myself out. Gorman Bechard's remarkable history of the 'Mats takes us from their first show and everywhere in between. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2015. It'll reinforce your belief that this was possibly the best band ever. I suppose the less said, the greater the legend? This is through and through a running oral public record of people who have had the opportunity to bring the greatest band that, Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2016. So it had me constantly pausing and scrambling through Youtube to find the stuff the interviewees were talking about. Pull up some pictures, and videos, from any Replacement-loving site and depending on how old you are, listen to your own records, mixed tapes or CD's. I still continued to watch, and listen, but it was difficult. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. If you don't think so, there are many Static Taxi recordings out there to hear how great he was. You either get it or you don't. Tony Lewis, Singer of The Outfield's "Your Love", Dies at 62. Then buy "Let it be". Bob Stinson was a brilliantly amazing guitarist. The Mats were never able to obtain that. Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019. It's quite watchable anyway, though it could've done without the writer/farmer guy droning endlessly about his imaginary friendship with Tommy. 1 Source For Breaking Music, Film, and TV Headlines, Listen to Frank Ocean’s new song, “Wiseman”, Rudy Giuliani Caught on Camera Attempting to Seduce Borat's "15-Year-Old Daughter", After a Drunk Smashed a Street Busker's Guitar, Jack White Bought Him a Gorgeous Replacement, Smashing Pumpkins Announce Sequel Album to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Lampoons an America Almost Too Ugly for Laughs: Review, Miley Cyrus Covers Pearl Jam in Her Backyard for MTV Unplugged: Watch, R.I.P. With interviews everyone to Husrker Du and the Hild Steady to music journalists Jack Rabid and Legs McNeil, this documentary gives you real insight into who the band was, how much their music meant to people and why the never quite cracked the code that allowed them into the mainstream. on December 22, 2012, 12:04pm The new Replacements documentary Color Me Obsessed is available to stream online for a limited time, courtesy of Noisey. He was amazing to watch. An innovative and different approach to a band documentary. Over the The Replacements' 12-year existence, its live sets were magical. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The most important takeaway from this doc is that by the time most of us heard about the Replacements, they were no longer very good. What kind of music documentary has no music? Directed by Gorman Bechard, the two-hour film chronicles the band’s storied history as told by its rabid fan base. That being said, they were one of the giants of college rock, which spawned into alt in the early 90s. shooting the breeze about what "The Mats" meant to them. Sind aber leider nur Interviews und das noch nicht mal mit der Band. Select the department you want to search in. Not Obsessed, But interesting and enjoyable! A DVD version of the film contiains 19 deleted scenes, three complete interviews (Grant Hart, Robert Christgau, Greg Kot & Jim DeRogitis), behind-the-scenes interviews with the director and producer, two commentaries, and four trailers. When Bob Stinson's name appeared on the screen, I pretty much tuned myself out. I like this band and their fans a little less after watching. Material from Husker Du, Babes in Toyland, The Decemberists, The Hold Steady, Archers of Loaf, Titus Andronicus, and Goo Goo Dolls is included. There are no concert footage videos in this movie. The No. This explains why The Replacements were only interesting for a short time, in the very beginning. Majority of ther catalogue releases sold barely over 100,000 units, even with Village Voice, etc behind them. Should SNL Replace Jim Carrey as Joe Biden? It has to do with the common thread shared by alot of people who've reviewed not just Color Me Obsessed, but the Replacements music up until Tim's release. Un truño. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2013. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Save yourself the time: They drank too much and fell apart. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It puts the band in context, which can be hard to do after the fact and with only their recorded output to judge them by. Don't be put off by the fact there's no Replacements music in this, or that none of the band feature. Like many reviews of this DVD have already said, to really appreciate the interviews of this documentary, you have to be a true fan of the band and their music. And the lack of music throughout just means you'll be itching to get the records on. For fans of the band, it's two hours spent in the company of some like-minded people (including Norm from Cheers!) Do a search for the September 1981 concert footage. Tune in below. It'll leave you feeling slightly had, because the points where Replacements music and clips were obviously supposed to have been were replaced by the sound of a distant guitar clumsily tuning up. The Mats were absolutely unpredictable, sometimes you couldn't look away no matter how "off" they were. A few years have passed since I last watched this.I rented it yesterday. Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018. It's got great interviews, but no music. Included with Stingray Qello on Amazon for $7.99/month after trial. ), it's a valuable thing for fans. Después que en un documental de un grupo no salgan en ningún momento, me parece incomprensible. In related news, we’re still waiting for the band’s reunion EP, which was recorded to benefit their former bandmate Slim Dunlap, who suffered a stroke in February. This is the real story of the Replacements, as told by the bands fans and contemporaries. The film features over 140 interviews with musicians (Colin Meloy, Craig Finn, Tommy Ramone, Grant Hart, Patrick Stickles), journalists (Robert Christgau, Greg Kot, Jim DeRogatis), actors (Tom Arnold, Dave Foley, and George Wendt), and veteran fans. Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019. There are no members of the band in this video. Its a really solid and accurate depiction that any real Replacements fan needs in their collection. I only wish there could have been interaction from the members in this story. It's great to see how we were not alone in thinking this band is special & had that rare ability to transcend so many lives. If you're not already a fan, watch it anyway - this is what bands used to mean to people. This kind, apparently. This is through and through a running oral public record of people who have had the opportunity to bring the greatest band that could of been into their lives. The only negative comment I have has nothing to do with Mr. Bechard's film. However, to move records during this era, one had to get on the radio or MTV in heavy rotation. They were far from a gold certified lp during their time, and that really is the cold truth. How can you make a documentary about one of the world's greatest rock bands that has no music? Dachte es wären auch Liveausschnitte oder Videos der Replacements auf der Doppel DvD nenthalten. So, as art, this is kinda awful; I definitely wouldn't use it to introduce someone to the 'mats, and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who isn't already a fan. Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018. None. Nothing's changed. Leider nicht das was ich erwartet habe. The new Replacements documentary Color Me Obsessed is available to stream online for a limited time, courtesy of Noisey. If you're looking to go down memory lane with pictures, videos or backround Replacement music, then watch this and DO just that. The words this doc ends with perfectly sum up The Replacements. But, if you can take it for what it is, a bunch of interviews with the people who were there (but not the band themselves!