Review of Stop Making Sense (1984) by Richard D — 29 Sep 2018

The blend of an amazing life show with groundbreaking techniques of filming a live show results in the best concert film ever made.

This review of Stop Making Sense (1984) was written by Richard D on 29 Sep 2018.

Stop Making Sense has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Simon D (1,648) on 06 Feb 2015

Grew up a talking heads still a talking heads fan what a fun movie !!! what took me so long to see this…

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By Pamela R (72) on 16 Jan 2011

Might be the greatest concert film in history…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 03 Apr 2016

Talking Heads is up there for my favorite band so I'm slightly biased…

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By Trailesque (112) on 14 Apr 2021

I loved this as a young Talking Heads fan. I sill think it captures them in their prime and makes for great viewing…

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By Esperanza C (8) on 07 Oct 2014

Same as it ever was! Definitive Post Modern Performance…

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By Heather K (226) on 25 Mar 2012

It's a concert movie, but it's freaking beautiful…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 13 Nov 2012

Unbelievable! One of the best music films ever made…

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By Sharon D (84) on 27 Aug 2011

Very, very impressive musical doc showcasing David Byrne and the rest of Talking Heads at there best in an awesome performance and love how…

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By Adam Y (80) on 28 May 2012

It has to be said that before viewing this film, I really had no idea what to expect since I was not familiar with the band The Talking Heads…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 08 Apr 2018

A rock orgy of volcanic power, and arguably the greatest concert film ever made…

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