The Kids Are Alright

1979 "One film that won't f-f-f-f-fade away"
8| 1h41m| PG| en
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Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

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Harockerce What a beautiful movie!
Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.
Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
Mehdi Hoffman There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.
TallPineTree I like the Who's music and think the band is under rated. I had seen this movie when it originally came out and have had fond memories of it.I re-watched the movie last night and came away a little disappointed. The Who's musical performances were good and the clips covered their early years and on up to when the movie was made. What I wish was that the clips would have been organized better and placed into a context.By the end of the movie I had the feeling I saw a few of the same songs being performed in another setting. Without letting the viewer know why this was done, one could get the incorrect perception The Who did not have any more songs worthy of being in the film and the director has to reuse another version of the song to fill out time.People who are very familiar with the band probably will be satisfied, but for others wanting more than band's self depreciating, irreverent humor (over and over - I get the point) will be left wanting. The movie shows the image The Who wanted to present to the world at that time, so much so that the movie seems to be just a long commercial for the band.It seems as if the director mainly relied on a few performance and a few TV show interview clips to make a movie. I would have liked to see more insight into the various personalities. The lack this insight may be because the band wanted to only portray their facade of "nothing matters". Perhaps the director was unable to get the band members to open up as to their true feelings. Maybe the band members are not all that deep as people, though I doubt that.While there were clips of the band performing songs from 'Tommy', there was nothing connected to the movie "Tommy". No comments about that film and their thoughts and experiences with it. I find this odd.
El_Rey_De_Movies Proof positive that The Who are the greatest rock band of all time. This is an amazing record of their career, from their beginning as the High Numbers to a closing live rendition of "Won't Get Fooled Again" that will blow you away. Along the way, you'll see clips that will show you how funny, irreverent, and truly ahead of their time these four guys were. They brought a visual flair and a theatricality that no other band could match, from their stylish Mod clothes to their legendary live shows that culminated with Townsend and company smashing their equipment with complete disregard of their own safety. So many bands have copied their moves and their licks that it's almost criminal. If you want to see great rock and roll, you can't go wrong with this one.
didi-5 This film came out shortly after Who drummer Keith Moon's death and as such, is a hybrid between a tribute to his work with the band and what it was probably originally intended to be, a collection of performances and material showcasing their development through their first quarter-century. There are some great live performances here: including a smashing live version of the extended ‘Won't Get Fooled Again', stuff from the sixties' German pop show Beat Club, and many more. There are interviews (including the famous one with Russell Harty from the mid-seventies), and other bits and pieces put together. This was always the definitive line-up of the band, when their songs had spirit and their performances were technically accomplished with a touch of humour.
ferarrif402002 The Kids are Alright is a great documentary about the greatest band in the world........ The Who (Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon). It really captures The Who from their "My Generation" days all the way to their "Who Are You" days. There is lots of classic Who moments, interviews and tons of great concert footage...... One complaint though......... The film completely ignored "Quadrophenia" the best Who album ever IMO other than that i give "The Kids Are Alright" a strong 10/10!! A must have for any Who fan!

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