Review of Mistaken for Strangers (2013) by Erik B — 12 Apr 2014
The documentary seems to be a lot like the music of The National. It's insecure, brooding, but also has a pulse you can really boogie to if you wanted to. The exploration of sibling rivalry between fame and failure is deeply personal, but it's also kind of charming in a way.
Beringer and Beringer are both fascinating people with a a lot of love in their hearts. This is the exploration of the barriers that keep brothers apart and the joy they feel on the moments where they come down.
At least, that's what it's like when it gets going. At first, It's a charmingly incompetent, but undeniably frustrating portrait of a band. However, it thematically makes sense, so I can't exactly fault it.
Yeah it's a little imperfect, but so are people in general. I think that's the ultimate draw to this film, National fan or not.
This review of Mistaken for Strangers (2013) was written by Erik B on 12 Apr 2014.
Mistaken for Strangers has generally received very positive reviews.
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