Review of Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) by James M — 20 Jul 2008

Any True Nirvana Fan Will Love This Documentary.

This review of Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007) was written by James M on 20 Jul 2008.

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

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By Matthew F (643) on 06 Jul 2013

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By Poo B (116) on 09 Mar 2012

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By Mike H (1,369) on 06 Nov 2010

Sorry camerawork + whiny interviews = this movie…

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By Carter Bryce E (10) on 17 Jul 2009

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By Kang R (127) on 09 Apr 2009

An insightful & depressed documentary about the life of Kurt Cobain, not Nirvana. Great editing & soundtracks that Kurt likes the most…

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 17 Dec 2012

About A Son may not let in anybody who doesn't already have one foot in Nirvana's doorway, but those people are invited in fully, to experience…

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By Adriel L (34) on 25 Mar 2012

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