Review of American Hardcore (2006) by Jezzy A — 17 Mar 2007
How can a documentary about the rise of the fiercely energetic, riotously entertaining and badass hardcore offshoot of punk be so boring? The film is grossly unfocused, travels all over the place and never seems to find the right chord. Interviews with some of hardcore punk's most influential artists (including the inimitable Henry Rollins) have no logical thread, they are simply wrapped around some often great concert footage. The all-over-the-place schizofrenic nature of the film is not even an attempt to imitate what the hardcore punk movement consisted of because it absolutely lacks the manic, heedless energy that fueled it.
A great disappointment. Worth seeing (for punk fans) for the concert sequences, Henry Rollins and not much else.
This review of American Hardcore (2006) was written by Jezzy A on 17 Mar 2007.
American Hardcore has generally received positive reviews.
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