Review of End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003) by Michael T — 30 Apr 2010
An acclaimed documentary about the renowned and acclaimed New York punk rock band The Ramones. It's a compelling story featuring interviews with the band. It's thoughtful and paints a good, although sometimes unflattering picture, of one of the most popular groups of the last 30 years or so.
It has interviews with all the band members that have come and gone throughout the bands history, Marky Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Joey Ramone , Elvis Ramone, C. J. Ramone and Richie Ramone.
It follows them from their beginnings in the New York suburb of Forest Hills, Queens. From there, they grew and grew, and became a phenomenon. Although it was hard for their records to get any airplay.
But, they made a name for themselves, and even got to appear in Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979), and Phil Spector produced their 1980 album, End of the Century. But, hardships caused friction in the band.
It's quite dark to watch, and you do feel sorry for them, and even now, there is an underlying sense of poignancy to it all, as Johnny, Joey and Dee Dee died between it being filmed and released. But, their legacy will live on.
This review of End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2003) was written by Michael T on 30 Apr 2010.
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones has generally received very positive reviews.
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