I was really stunned by this, how it turns a tragedy into a redemptive triumph. I knew very little about the band prior to the events in Paris, but the way this brings you into their world and underlines how this horrible night dove-tailed into their story is deeply moving. It shouldn't matter whether or not you agree with Jessie Hughes' views on gun control. This is peripheral detail and beside the point. I would be highly disappointed with anyone who comes away from this movie without an appreciation for the humanity of the man; going through something so unbelievably atrocious such as this, but refusing to let it take away MUSIC - one of the few truly positive and uniting things we have in this ever more divided world.
5 Reviews
Good time band gets Serious
ruralmilo21 January 2018
I've been bingeing on music docos that I missed over the last year and watched this yesterday. I'd recommend it to anyone, whether you're a fan of TEODM or not. I'd always thought of TEODM as a good time outlet for Josh Homme, but in this genuinely moving doco, it reveals a sympathetic side to the band and the human cost of a very real tragedy.
A beautiful buddy movie about surviving tragedy and triumph!
MyMovieTVRomance5 July 2022
There are people who don't like this or the band now for political reasons, but as Jesse Hughes says in the film- leave your politics at the door! This is a film for all, about a band for all!
This is a film about a band that saw the worst of humanity, and it made them understand the best of it even more. This is a survival film- one about hope for a better future, one about never giving up on that or on joy.
This is a heartbreaking true story of a tragedy, but it is also a buddy movie- a movie about best friends that will make you bawl- in a good way too. Simply put, I liked it.
Much love and respect to all involved in this- and to Eagles of Death Metal- I love you so hard right now and can totally see why Joan Jett hired you to open for her all those years ago! She has good taste and recognized their virtue long before most.
This is a film about a band that saw the worst of humanity, and it made them understand the best of it even more. This is a survival film- one about hope for a better future, one about never giving up on that or on joy.
This is a heartbreaking true story of a tragedy, but it is also a buddy movie- a movie about best friends that will make you bawl- in a good way too. Simply put, I liked it.
Much love and respect to all involved in this- and to Eagles of Death Metal- I love you so hard right now and can totally see why Joan Jett hired you to open for her all those years ago! She has good taste and recognized their virtue long before most.
New Fan Of Eagles of Death Metal
leeafoneandtwo17 March 2017
I Watched The HBO Documentary and was Hooked on "Eagles of Death Metal" and I ended up recording it on my DVR. I Have Watched It a Dozen Times Already For Their Story, The Bond Between Jesse and Joshua But Most Of All The Music......I Am Hooked, I Love Their Music Plain and Simple, Love Love Love It ! I Love Jesse's Connection With His Fans, and Joshua's Connection with The Fans Also. Plus Jesse is so Compassionate and I Adore That About Him, If Anyone Deserves To Be In That Business It Is Jesse Hughes ......His Talent Is Off The Chart. Thank You For Opening My Eye's and Ear's To This Great Music.
Disappointing
klp-7661019 August 2017
Well this was awful. I am not a fan of the band and was not familiar with their music, but certainly curious to check them and this out and see if there is something here for me.
Instead, I find out the band is not 'death metal' and does not 'soar' and instead is comprised of racist rubbish that spews bigoted crap with no foundation. Unfortunately, the band's statements and answers in interviews is full of conspiracy theories and self-important rhetoric not becoming of artists or gentlemen.
Disappointing.
Instead, I find out the band is not 'death metal' and does not 'soar' and instead is comprised of racist rubbish that spews bigoted crap with no foundation. Unfortunately, the band's statements and answers in interviews is full of conspiracy theories and self-important rhetoric not becoming of artists or gentlemen.
Disappointing.
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