Review of American Hardcore (2006) by Craig J — 22 Aug 2007

Just got this on dvd the other day to watch again and it's even better the second time! look out for the really short interview with flea!!! (its a 1 minute interview).

This review of American Hardcore (2006) was written by Craig J on 22 Aug 2007.

American Hardcore has generally received positive reviews.

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Movie with some nice videos / interviews of hardcore in the early 80s. Kind of gives the perception that nothing happened after 86. Which sucks…

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Its good as a testament to a style and lifestyle, personally I dont like this type of music (except black flag and bad religion) but I respect…

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By Stephen Cole (251) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 17 Aug 2011

In a better work, the filmmaker would talk to hardcore punks about their parents, affairs, regrets, dreams and day jobs in an effort to explore…

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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

None too informative, pretty bare bones account of the hardcore American punk movement of the 80's (With D.O.A. representing Canada)…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 21 Feb 2011

A good movie. Is kind of pathetic though how some of these old punk stars still live in the past though…

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