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Lemmy (2010)

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Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age. Shot on a combination of High Definition and Super 16mm film, "Lemmy" includes interviews with friends, family, bandmates past and present and such admirers/peers as

Unrated, 1 hr. 56 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary

Directed By: Greg Olliver , Wes Orshoski

Written By: Dave Brock, Phil Campbell

In Theaters: Jan 28, 2011 Limited

On DVD: Feb 15, 2011

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Critic Reviews for Lemmy

All Critics (15) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (2)

This parade of admiration is almost as exhausting as the experience of a Mot�rhead concert

February 18, 2011 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

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A diverting if hagiographic documentary with an unprintable subtitle.

January 20, 2011 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Andy Webster

New York Times

Top Critic

Fun for fans and a healthy primer for those previously unaware, the film's overall air of fawning worship makes it feel softer than befits such a gruff, roguish figure.

January 20, 2011 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Mark Olsen

Los Angeles Times

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Lemmy gives the filmmakers enough time and candid access to create a profile of the man that goes deeper than just the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll - even though in Lemmy's case, there's enough of a surplus of all three to power multiple documentaries.

January 14, 2011 Full Review Source: NPR

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Ian Buckwalter

NPR

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A bitchingly awesome doc that suggests its fantastic title isn't even true.

February 8, 2011 Full Review Source: Metromix.com

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Matt Pais

Metromix.com

This 65-year-old gentleman with the distinctive facial hair and penchant for Nazi memorabilia is not only a certifiable rock god, he's also one of the most thoughtful fellas you'll ever find grinding our mega-decibels on a bass guitar.

February 3, 2011 Full Review Source: Seattle Times

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Ted Fry

Seattle Times

For the most part, Olliver and Orshoski are smart enough to allow Lemmy's unique personality to come to them, as opposed to pushing a case for it.

January 28, 2011 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Mark Keizer

Boxoffice Magazine

It's a quietly witty film, much like the dude himself.

January 26, 2011 Full Review Source: Time Out New York

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out New York

Irony rears its head offstage in this wag the dog approach to reverential moviemaking. And for those who aren't into Lemmy or haven't a clue, there's a very different movie, however unintentional, to peculiarly savor.

January 24, 2011 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Prairie Miller

NewsBlaze

One of the most thorough and entertaining rock & roll documentaries since Ondi Timoner's Dig!

January 21, 2011 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Devotees of Lemmy Kilmister will be in heaven watching this gushing love letter to the man who straddles rock subgenres, but anyone who's not already a fan will cry for mercy long before the nearly two-hour film ends.

January 20, 2011 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Ernest Hardy

L.A. Weekly

Most rock stars probably wouldn't appreciate a documentary that exploits their personality for laughs, but the great thing about Lemmy is that he's in on the joke.

January 19, 2011 Full Review Source: Bullz-Eye.com

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Jason Zingale

Bullz-Eye.com

An entertaining portrait of a seemingly indestructible figure (he was born in 1945) still treading the boards night after night.

December 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Radio Times

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Radio Times

Enjoyable documentary that should appeal to metalheads and non-metalheads alike, with Lemmy proving an engaging and likeable subject...

December 8, 2010 Full Review Source: ViewLondon

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

Stuffed to the brim with compliments from tattooed rock stars as well as fascinating insights into musical technique and even how boots are made from his own designs...

December 8, 2010 Full Review Source: Birmingham Post

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Graham Young

Birmingham Post

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I didn't learn that much from this documentary about Lemmy but I still found it very entertaining. Lemmy is so unbelievably cool that he is just very easy to watch. Best line: "When the Apocalypse comes, the only things left will be Cockroaches and Lemmy". No nonsense, funny and the music is great. Me and my beloved

July 25, 2011

Anthony Lawrie

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Being a fan of Motorhead, I very much enjoyed this portrait of the legendary frontman Lemmy Kilimister, quite possibly the most bad assed rock n roller that has ever lived. Not to mention that he also possesses the nastiest, dirtiest voice in rock n roll history. Lemmy is the film that goes behind the scenes. A

June 22, 2011

Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski

Super Reviewer

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