Supelice Dreadfully Boring

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

runamokprods A sad, lovely and poetic (if brief at 48 minutes) look at the life and music of singer-songwriter Nick Drake. As someone who respects Drake's work, but doesn't know it the way a real fan would, I found the documentary a bit opaque at times. I suspect it will have more impact to those already intimate with Drake's art. But the film was still strikingly visual, artistic and subtle compared to most retrospective pieces about artists, while still giving a surprising amount of insight into both Drake's battles with depression, and his creative process. It made me determined to sit down and really listen to Drake's music, which is, in some ways, the best compliment you can pay a film like this.

steventpodgorski ****************very well done, moody documentary. It showed one time only in Boston, a couple of years ago.. felt lucky to go. My questions 1) is it available anywhere in the world on DVD or VHS. Netflix has it in there catalog, but does not actually carry it. 2)the movie also features the music of Nicks mother, Molly Drake. The tapes they played were extremely haunting...absolutely beautiful.. does anyone out there know if her music is available. as far as the film..good luck trying to see it.... there isn't much i can say about ND or his life that his sister, friends, and colleagues can't....

tom waits loves me I saw this about 3 years ago and was fortunate enough to be at a screening afterwards which there was a question and answer session with the director. The film itself is beautifully shot with nice sweeping camera shots over the English countryside which accurately evoke the organic nature of Nick Drake's music. The only moving images of Nick Drake as a child playing on a beach is a treat for hardcore fans like myself. From what the director said this was not someone jumping on the bandwagon of posthumous hype that has been created since what is regarded by many as the corporate violation of drake's music. The director crafted this documentary in such a way that it satisfies the itching curiosity of fans wishing to get closer to this mysterious folk icon at the same time as it stands alone as intelligent piece of film-making.

jon2 As a longtime(pre-Volkswagen ad)Drake fan, it's a real pleasure to see such a fine film made about his short life and the lasting impact of his music. A mixture of atmospheric scenes set Drake songs, interviews with his friends and family and even childhood footage of Nick himself, it's well worth checking out if you have even a passing interest. I understand that there are plans to release it on video sometime during 2001, which would be great and serve as an excellent introduction to world of Nick Drake.