Review of The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) by J C — 04 Aug 2009
Undoubtedly, this is a hagiography, a biography made idealizing its subject. It concentrates on Lennon's post-Beatles years when he turned his personal focus from musician to antiwar activist. I was a bit disappointed by its one-sided agit-prop, its relative simplicity in scope and starkness in performance.
A more critical documentary, without doubt, will explore the contradictions inherent in the socialist leanings and power-to-the-people rhetoric of this insanely wealthy, egomaniacal pop-star. It is an irresistible and absorbing documentary filled with impassioned sentiment that both illuminates and provokes, however loosely organized, not completely satisfying and the amount of information on display here is broader than it is deep, although it's probably required viewing for anyone who considers himself/herself a fan of the man and his music.
A genius provocateur or a cracked saint? You decide.
This review of The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) was written by J C on 04 Aug 2009.
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