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Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me offers a persuasive argument for its subjects' cult classic oeuvre -- and presents a painfully passionate lament for their untapped potential.
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The result is an observed story, without the why of Big Star's musical disintegration that is at the heart of their enduring legend. Aug 1, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The result is an observed story, without the why of Big Star's musical disintegration that is at the heart of their enduring legend.
Michael Hann
Rewards true fans while enticing the uninitiated. Jul 31, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Rewards true fans while enticing the uninitiated.
Adam Woodward
It feels thorough, and very affectionate. It just needs more of a narrative hook, a through-line from start to finish that can enhance the story for those not yet in the club. Jul 30, 2013
It feels thorough, and very affectionate. It just needs more of a narrative hook, a through-line from start to finish that can enhance the story for those not yet in the club.
Chris Vognar
All the making-of footage and scenes offering a taste of Memphis in the '70s will probably thrill established Big Star lovers in a big way. Jul 25, 2013 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
All the making-of footage and scenes offering a taste of Memphis in the '70s will probably thrill established Big Star lovers in a big way.
Chris Riemenschneider
"Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" is no doubt going to please fans of the cult rock band, but the rest of us may feel like outsiders - not put off by the proceedings, really, but somewhat mystified as to what all the fuss is about. Jul 22, 2013 | Full Review…
"Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" is no doubt going to please fans of the cult rock band, but the rest of us may feel like outsiders - not put off by the proceedings, really, but somewhat mystified as to what all the fuss is about.
David Lewis
[Documents] the band's coming together and falling apart and [offers] a passionate tribute to its brilliant, beautiful music. Jul 15, 2013 | Full Review…
[Documents] the band's coming together and falling apart and [offers] a passionate tribute to its brilliant, beautiful music.
Bruce Diones
... a complete picture of Big Star from its inception to its demise - and later resurrection - and of course, it's loaded with awesome tunes . Mar 2, 2019 | Full Review…
... a complete picture of Big Star from its inception to its demise - and later resurrection - and of course, it's loaded with awesome tunes .
Amie Simon
The downside of their cult stature is a shortfall of footage, but the music is uncannily gorgeous, well deployed and copious: for non-initiates, it'll be like finding lost treasure. Aug 22, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
The downside of their cult stature is a shortfall of footage, but the music is uncannily gorgeous, well deployed and copious: for non-initiates, it'll be like finding lost treasure.
Kevin Harley
There's a distinct lack of archive footage of the band in their prime, but the director makes a good stab at bringing to life the studio sessions that produced such treasures as The Ballad of El Goodo. Aug 1, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
There's a distinct lack of archive footage of the band in their prime, but the director makes a good stab at bringing to life the studio sessions that produced such treasures as The Ballad of El Goodo.
Jamie Healy
Two emotions fight for dominance while watching the saga - the exhilaration that comes from seeing great artists working at the peak of their powers, and the frustration of watching the world ignore those great artists. Dec 9, 2013 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Two emotions fight for dominance while watching the saga - the exhilaration that comes from seeing great artists working at the peak of their powers, and the frustration of watching the world ignore those great artists.
Rob Thomas
Messy but inspiring musical doc. Dec 2, 2013 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Messy but inspiring musical doc.
Dennis Schwartz
I thought the film worked best when it was concentrating on Big Star, but wandered a bit when it drifted on to what happened to band members after the breakup. The film has a melancholy feel to it. Nov 25, 2013 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
I thought the film worked best when it was concentrating on Big Star, but wandered a bit when it drifted on to what happened to band members after the breakup. The film has a melancholy feel to it.
Robert Roten
I have to admit that I had no history in hearing of Big Star or their work but I am glad for the opportunity to have seen this documentary and been educated about them. Their influence is widespread within the community if not with the public in general. Something to consider for your record collection.
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