Review of Last Days Here (2011) by Dragonfly W — 18 Mar 2014

I wasn't expecting much from this because it seemed oddly familiar to another rock doc I watched concerning the band Anvil, given, both Pentagram and Anvil share a similar type of history; which are both bands that never got the recognition they deserved, but what separates this from the fray is that it focused on the struggles of one man, Bobby Liebling, front man for the doom metal legend known as Pentagram. Most documentaries I've seen dealing with this subject have a subtle element of indifference when it comes to the things that break bands apart. It's usually handled as just another egotistical outburst and does little to understand why its happening, only how it is affecting everyone else. The latter happens to be this movie's central focus. Like many other rock docs you'll see interviews from ex-members of Pentagram as well as a few well known faces in the metal world proclaiming their love and support for the band, but what you get here is a front row seat to the troubled psyche of Liebling; which is nothing short of chilling, heart-breaking, and in the end, inspiring.

This movie shows how far the love and devotion of a fan can go and the true impact it can have on the life of an artist. If I took anything from watching this it is that even in your lowest point where it seems that all is lost but the heartbeat in your chest it is never too late to shine through and live life to it's absolute potential. Even if you are not too keen on the heavy metal genre or even dislike the music of Pentagram, I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see a hard hitting true story that one can be related to anyone's life that has been in dire straits. That and the music of Pentagram just fucking rules!! \m/.