Peter Bogdanovich’s new documentary about the life and career of Florida-born rocker Tom Petty runs nearly four hours and never fails to engage or entertain.
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down A Dream (2007)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:5
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Average Rating:8.1/10
Theatrical Release:Mar 7, 2008 Limited
Synopsis: NEW YORK PREMIERE AT NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL 2007 (Limited) Film legend Peter Bogdanovich (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW) directs this epic exploration of American rock band Tom Petty and the... NEW YORK PREMIERE AT NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL 2007 (Limited) Film legend Peter Bogdanovich (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW) directs this epic exploration of American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Clocking in at nearly four hours, this documentary is essential viewing for anyone interested in the band's decades-spanning career. RUNNIN' DOWN A DREAM features interviews with some of Petty's most famous fans and collaborators, including Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Dave Grohl, and Johnny Depp. [More]
Starring: Tom Petty, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Rick Rubin
Starring: Tom Petty, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Rick Rubin, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Dave Grohl, Johnny Depp
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Studio: The Bigger Picture
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Employs a warm and leisurely, though never sluggish, pace that's upfront about Bogdanovich's intention to take his sweet time tackling every topic of relevant interest.
A feast for Petty fans and a joyous confirmation of the vitality of the collective creative process.
The band is treated reverently, which will no doubt please fans, but its eternal length may test the dedication of even Petty fanatics.
Although frequently taken for granted, Tom Petty has had more hits than Bruce Springsteen and stands as one of America's finest rock 'n' roll stars. This movie is like ice cream; you just can't get enough.
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