Review of Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) by James T — 19 Mar 2012

A very depressing look into Kurt Cobain's life.

This review of Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) was written by James T on 19 Mar 2012.

Kurt Cobain: About a Son has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew F (643) on 06 Jul 2013

A very interesting concept. Very heartbreaking, but revealing look into the life of Cobain…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 13 May 2012

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By Kang R (127) on 09 Apr 2009

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By Thomas G (293) on 23 May 2012

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 21 Oct 2020

Only loosely connected to the story, the visuals quickly grow monotonous, and as the chronicle arrives at Cobain's late years of curdled fame…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 11 Nov 2013

Very deep and personal look at the mind of Kurt Cobain…

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By Lee B (1,154) on 17 May 2010

A movie made by interview with Kurt, it's a nice idea to do something like this and if i'm not wrong first time movies is made only on interview,…

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By Blake D (250) on 18 Apr 2012

Right from the horse's mouth the amazing life story of Kurt Cobain, with deep emotion that conveys his whole life…

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By Jen C (149) on 21 Oct 2018

Hearing the man himself and his personal account was so cool. The visuals, however, might as well have been an microsoft screen saver…

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By Adriel L (34) on 25 Mar 2012

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