Review of Stop Making Sense (1984) by Jaime R — 12 Nov 2014

One of the all-time greatest concert films.

This review of Stop Making Sense (1984) was written by Jaime R on 12 Nov 2014.

Stop Making Sense has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Nick Rogers (786) for The Film Yap (559) on 07 May 2014

Like Talking Heads itself, Jonathan Demme's landmark 1984 film is accessible and arty…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 28 May 2012

It has to be said that before viewing this film, I really had no idea what to expect since I was not familiar with the band The Talking Heads…

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By Mike H (1,369) on 16 Jul 2011

I'm not in love with the Talking Heads, which holds me at some distance, but if you're at minimum a casual fan, you're guaranteed a good time…

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By Kenny N (256) on 28 Feb 2015

The name of this band is Talking Heads and they are one of my favorite bands of all time. The name of this movie is Stop Making Sense…

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By Adam K (1,533) on 17 Aug 2012

Undeniably the best concert film ever made…

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By Heather K (226) on 25 Mar 2012

It's a concert movie, but it's freaking beautiful…

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By Richard N (178) on 16 Aug 2013

Jonathan Demme's landmark documentary turned the Talking Heads into stars and set himself up for a career of solid acclaim…

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 02 Jan 2018

It's a treat for fans (Heads heads?), and a chance for the uninitiated to tune in to the band that has come to personify postmodernist rock 'n' roll…

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By Caleb M (788) on 20 May 2012

Best concert film of all time. Nothing beats the Talking Heads live at their musical and artistic peak…

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By Adam Y (80) on 28 May 2012

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