Review of American Hardcore (2006) by Alexander A — 03 Jan 2008

Very fascinating look at a very bleak time in music history.

This review of American Hardcore (2006) was written by Alexander A on 03 Jan 2008.

American Hardcore has generally received positive reviews.

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A raucous, relevant documentary, capturing the mood of the times and the participants' best anecdotes…

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By Pat O (98) on 25 Nov 2009

Freckin' amazing. This movie is the perfect documentary and a perfect picture of that moment in time. I love it…

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By Chris J (1,214) on 09 Oct 2010

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By Darryl K (113) on 29 Jan 2012

While I grew up in the area that some of this music took place, it happened slightly before I was old enough to experience it first hand…

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By Rob Nelson (320) for Village Voice (8,525) on 27 Mar 2015

The story of American punk rock (1980–1986) isn't a lot easier to summarize than that of any other major war, but it's quite a bit funnier,…

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By Jake P (1,308) on 23 Feb 2012

American Hardcore is an interesting biopic for those curious about the roots of hardcore music…

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By Ford M (4) on 15 Nov 2010

No documentary has really captured punk so far, but this is the closest thing to perfection on that front…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 17 Nov 2016

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 19 Sep 2012

Kinda funny. Kinda good. But not the best…

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By Eric A (667) on 28 Dec 2009

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