Review of Gimme Danger (2016) by Danny S — 14 Oct 2017

Sometimes you forget the stooges were the greatest band of all time!

This review of Gimme Danger (2016) was written by Danny S on 14 Oct 2017.

Gimme Danger has generally received positive reviews.

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 17 Nov 2016

Jarmusch is clearly a fan and lovingly stitches together archive footage covering the history of the band from the 1960s until their break-up in 1974…

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By José Teodoro (48) for Cinema Scope (405) on 10 Oct 2017

what it might lack in formal distinction it easily makes up for in shake appeal…

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By Jennie Kermode (588) for Eye for Film (1,537) on 20 Jan 2017

Despite all the hardships, the film is enchanting as a tale of people who, for the most part, did what they loved, and in some cases are still…

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By Elena Lazic (92) for FACT Magazine (1) on 02 Jul 2018

As the story unfolds, Jarmusch's reverent approach to his subjects and relaxed sense of drama ends up underselling a band once considered not…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 02 Feb 2017

Largely ignored and dismissed at their peak. An emotional documentary that would bring a tear to a glass eye…

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By Sarah Ward (538) for ArtsHub (131) on 18 Jan 2017

In what proves a primer and a tribute combined, it's the obvious affection and the unexpected moments alike that give Gimme Danger its entertaining…

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By Javier Ocaña (196) for El Pais (Spain) (511) on 05 Dec 2016

A film with a devastating sense of humor and a reflective analysis of the musical and lysergic influences of Iggy Pop and The Stoodges…

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By Steve R (825) on 28 Nov 2016

A wonderfully entertaining documentary about one of the best bands ever and, hands down, the best frontman ever…

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By Sean Mulvihill (414) for FanboyNation.com (414) on 31 Oct 2018

This isn't going to remake the reputation of the Stooges, but it'll give new insights to even the most devoted fans in a vibrant piece of documentary…

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By Mark T (909) on 12 Sep 2017

Great movie about The stooges.Most foreigners don't know Stooges's definition.LOL…

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