Review of Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015) by Debbie A — 30 Jan 2015

A must see documentary about the lives of 5 members of the most popular "boy band" of all time-the Backstreet Boys. The film is perfectly created by using current events and rewinding back into the history and the lives of each BSB member.

The film is a personal look into each life, and that brings the viewer to the current time of transition for the band, no longer boys, but grown men. In a time of tabloid reality show drama, which wears thin in my opinion, this is not done in a reality show or People Magazine style, thankfully! Perhaps this is what the critics expected.

Thankfully that was not portrayed as to give some relief from the reality show drama type films, and the films is presented in a unique way. It is a portrayal of the human side of the "BSB", with views back into their childhood, how they imagined their success and their yearning to perform as children.

It is a look into their personalities, personal lives, tears of thankfulness, tears brought by pressures of their lives as they themselves look back into their own history--ahred with the viewer. "Showbusiness" is historically filled with crooked managers, irrational fans, and the access to addictive substances and excessive lifestyles, and it is all in the BSB movie.

This is the reality of success and these pitfalls are as old as silent movies and is a challenge of every person who yearns to be an entertainer. This is why this film should be seen by non fans, aspiring artists, and families of children who have that natural born talent that can take them to the top.

In all fairness, I have never been a "fan" of the BSBs in the terms of a screaming audience member, but have enjoyed their vocals, harmonies and style. What few realize is that each member is a very talented musician, as well as vocalist.

It is this movie that marks the 20 year point for this family called the BackStreet Boys--and in the next stage, they evolve into writing their own songs, playing their own instruments, and coming of age, again, on stage.

A gutsy portrayal of reality. An excellent film.