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Neil Young Journeys (2011) is a English movie. Jonathan Demme has directed this movie. are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2011. Neil Young Journeys (2011) is considered one of the best Documentary,Music movie in India and around the world.
This past May, Neil Young brought his solo tour to Toronto's Massey Hall, an iconic venue in the city of his birth. Jonathan Demme was on hand to capture the two nights, which highlighted new songs from the album Le Noise, produced by Daniel Lanois, mixed with classics like "Ohio" and "I Believe in You." At sixty-five, Young retains a youthful vitality and musical curiosity that balances his wisdom and experience. It's no wonder he's been an inspiration to the likes of Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth. In Neil Young Journeys, Demme intersperses the Massey Hall concert footage with brief scenes from a road trip through Ontario. Driving a 1956 Ford Crown Victoria, Young visits the rural town of Omemee, where he spent a key part of his formative years, and reminisces about his former neighbors and their daughters. As he drives past bulldozers transforming the landscape, he remarks, 'It's all gone... it's still in my head.'
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Neil Young Journeys (2011) Reviews
Good songs, but boring even for true fans!
I went in expecting a good Neil Young flick, but was very disappointed. Showing old footage of Kent State was a downer, and seemed to be put in randomly even while singing "Ohio." They could have done a much more interesting job filming his hometown, and for a while the film just goes back and forth from him driving through Ontario and performing at Massey Hall. I was surprised that I was fidgeting in my seat and feeling bored because I love his music and have been a fan for years. There are a few very soulful songs, and rock songs, and as always his music can touch your soul. That didn't make up for the weird artsy close-ups of his neck and chin, and finding yourself wondering what they were trying to achieve with those shots. Five younger women walked out halfway through when he started singing about being a grandparent, and probably couldn't relate, two other people left as well. I am kind of amazed that I didn't like it because I'm really a fan and have always loved his music, but I'm also a movie lover, and this one just didn't cut it. If you love him, rent it and you will see for yourself. If you're not a fan, then just skip it.
Great For Fans of Young
Neil Young Journeys (2011) *** 1/2 (out of 4) Jonathan Demme's third film with Neil Young is yet another winner. What we basically have is a look at the hometown of Young who then drives to Toronto where he's set to perform in the history Massey Hall that night. In between the songs from the concert, we flashback to Young telling a few stories and giving his thoughts on some subjects. NEIL YOUNG JOURNEYS isn't quite as great as HEART OF GOLD but as someone who saw two shows from the Twisted Road tour, this documentary was a great reminder of what made the shows so special. I can understand if some are wanting more of a "greatest hits" concert or if they don't want any of the new material but I found some of the strongest work to come from the new stuff. 'Lela' was a touching song and we get a truly haunting version of 'Love and War.' We also get 'You Never Call,' 'PEaceful Valley Boulevard,' 'Hitchhike' and 'Walk With Me' from the recent stuff. Older classics include 'My My, Hey Hey,' 'Ohio,' 'After the Gold Rush' and 'I Believe in You,' which is certainly one of the highlights of the show. This really isn't a straight documentary or straight concert film but the majority of the show does go to the concert footage. There are some bizarre camera shots, which really get you right up in Young's face and I'm guessing Demme did this to show the passion and fire that he performs with. A couple songs appear to have a camera on the microphone so you really get up close. If you were a fan of the Twisted Road tour then I think you're going to enjoy this even though it's missing some songs that were played then (like Cortez the Killer and Cinnamon Girl). Still, Young and Demme are truly great together and make the film worth checking out.
Only for fans, and even then it's not that great
Neil Young visits his hometown of Omemee, Ontario, and then drives to Massey Hall in Toronto for a concert. In Omemee and on the way to the concert he reminisces about his life and career. We also see the Massey Hall concert. Really only for Neil Young fans (like me), and even then it is so-so. The non-music part should feel nostalgic and emotional, as it covers Neil Young retracing his childhood in his hometown, but just seems dull. There is no profound moment, and it just seems like one big ramble. The music is the highlight, of course, but even that could have been better. Way too many recent Young songs, not enough classics.
Neil Young's Journeys (SPOILER ALERT)
(Spoiler Alert) I thought it was an excellent movie. I am not just saying that because I am a Neil Young fan. The ticket was 7.00. It was a very good concert at Massey Hall. How much do you think the fans paid to see Neil perform live at Massey Hall that night that it was filmed? I think a movie ticket is a bargain, to see a concert, and also see when the cameras got up close and personal when Neil performed. He sang mostly songs from "Le Noise". I think he was promoting his new album at the time. I really love that album!!! I play it all the time. The sound was great, and to see Neil as close up as we did, you can almost feel his emotions (and sweat) as he sang. I have been to live concerts, and never felt as close up and personal as I did when we saw this movie. Never felt this way about Neil's performances because television screens are not as big as the movies. (You can actually see his sweat coming down his face). The camera also focuses in on his mouth and teeth, as he sang you could actually see each word come out of his mouth!!(Never seen the inside of Neil's mouth before) I also loved when he drove around his old hometown, and introduced his brother Bob. He looks just like Neil!!! My only disappointment was that the movie's too short (less than two hours, and he did not show enough of his hometown). I would have liked to know more about his brother, and heard him speak more in the movie. His son Ben was in one scene. It would have been nice to have more family time in the movie, and also more driving around the town. The cars he and his brother drove were very nice cars (both black vintage Ford, and Cadillac). He looked a bit disappointed after driving around because most of the town has changed, but he puts it into perspective when he says "it's still in my head and still in my heart". I hope this movie comes out on DVD, with added scenes to make it a bit longer. This movie WAS all about Neil, and Neil only!!! If you are a die hard, loyal Neil Young fan, then, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU!!!!
Couldn't Watch It - And I'm A Neil Young Fan (Of His Music Anyway)
This movie is unwatchable. I don't ditch out of movies very often but I could not slog through the boredom. Even the music is subpar. I love Neil Young's music - at least much of his earlier catalog - but when it comes to pontification, Neil Young is no John Lennon...in other words, gems don't come from his lips. Maybe if I'd had a few beers I'd have been able to get through his rambling commentaries as he drives through areas that are of no interest. He almost seems as if he doesn't know what he's doing in this film - as if someone turned a camera on randomly and said, hey Neil, say something, we'll make a film! Doesn't work. Jonathan Demme...what were you thinking, man? You seemed clueless in putting this movie together. A documentary needs to be thought out better. And what happened to the cutting room floor? You didn't seem to cut anything out of this film - and it's mostly warts! I made it to 25-30 minutes and then I was bored to tears. Sorry, Neil. You are not such a star that everything you do is interesting. How about some insights about your career, performance and song writing? Did you think at all about the people who'd pay good money to watch this flick? It makes you wonder what the concept was here (if any thought at all was put into this movie). You can't just put a guy in a car and have him drive around to places only he cares about and call it a movie - nor can you take boring concert footage and make it work as a film. Is this a documentary on a great songwriter on his way down? Even if that is what it is, it's too sad to watch. This has the sadness of a Let It Be without the great music. But - as disappointing a film as it was - Let It Be provided us with insights into a band most of us idolized. Here, we get no insights whatsoever into Neil Young's musical life and he is not a man most of us idolize (if I can say so) - I believe most of us who like Neil's music simply tolerate him as a person (because the little I know about his personal life isn't all admirable). The point is, Neil: what did you hope to accomplish here? And do you care about the audience? Narcissism is a drag. And that's the only thing that comes across in this film.