Review of Monterey Pop (1968) by Garrett C — 11 May 2016

An incredible first hand portrait of the greatest year in music history, 1967. Pennebaker's directional style is invigorating and as exciting as his work on Dylan's "Don't Look Back." The film does a stupendous job of making the audience as fascinating as the artists themselves, and constantly keeping the visuals fresh. Some complain of the short length and focus on the audience, but I think that its length as a brief portrait of the variety of music that was showcased is perfect. The shots of the audience really make you feel like you're there. I know when I'm at a show I'm watching the people there just as much as the artists.

I simply just can't say enough about the imaginative shots and stupendous breadth of artists and genres showcased. It's impossible for me to imagine a better film to capture this fleeting but monumentally influential time in history. Highly recommended.