Review of American Hardcore (2006) by John D — 25 Nov 2010
Sometimes fascinating, sometimes terrifying look at early American Hardcore (hence the title) punk. It's fun to watch a a bunch of aging white guys look ridiculous as they frantically grasp onto the remnants of their rebellious pasts and try to justify the seemingly racist, homophobic, violent, and chauvinistic tendencies of the movement.
The documentary itself becomes almost as tedious as the jackhammer beats-- how many times do I need to a see a sweaty, tattooed, bald white guy pace around stage in his undies while screaming incoherently and punching his fists at the air? And how ironic is it that the best band of all, Bad Brains, is composed of four black dudes!?!? And why does every punk documentary have to end with the punks telling us punk is dead?
This review of American Hardcore (2006) was written by John D on 25 Nov 2010.
American Hardcore has generally received positive reviews.
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