Greenes
Please don't spend money on this.
StyleSk8r
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
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
Casey Duggan
It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny
spowell69
How ironic that some so-called Radiohead "fans" refer to this stunning documentary with a description like, "how lame." How narrow-minded, more like it.You'll like love] this doc if you like love] what Radiohead has created with OK Computer (and since then). The ones who refer to it as "lame" are the the same as those in the audience, no doubt, in that memorable snippet where Thom is bored out of his skull, performing Creep for the umpteenth time to an oh-so predictable crowd response.This documentary is less like the Hollywood-polished concert movie, or fluff-piece, that those same fans desire, and much more a fascinating collage of what could be the cutting-room floor bits from a more predicable piece for the masses. It really drops you into a different perspective and shows you things more like a free-form poem. It ain't MTV, pre-chewed for teen consumption.In other words, don't believe the words of a disgruntled mass-consumer, who listens to Radiohead 'cause it's cool at a certain moment. This is an underrated piece that will definitely be more fascinating as time goes on.And, oh yeah, something else the disgruntled mass-consumers fail to mention: the Sound Design in this film is AMAZING. Watch with good headphones.
lost-in-limbo
"Meeting people is easy" is a pretty good documentary of Radiohead's OK Computer world tour. It abruptly begins with concerts (bits and pieces), photo shoots, behind the scenes and interviews with the media through Europe, USA, Japan, Australia and ends back the UK where you hear them recording music for their next 2 albums (Kid A and Amnesiac).Its not really a coherent documentary, with scenes cutting back & forth and some arty stuff chucked in for the sake of it, but this DVD shows the media attention and coverage they received, all because of their highly regarded album OK Computer... they were the in band at the time.From this the stress and tension builds up throughout the world tour and we clearly see them getting emotionally drained. You get to hear them playing bits of new and unfinished music which would be later added onto there next 2 albums, but don't just expect live performances (as there is hardly any). They're a band that's not afraid to experiment with their music. Though this DVD is more about their experiences throughout the tour, then that of their music. Some people might have found this boring but I actually quite enjoyed it. It would've been great to get some full length live performances than that of small snippets (though there is good full length performance at the end) but I found the media's attention towards Radiohead and how it was eating them up, very interesting indeed.4.5/5
thelittlecheez
This rockumentry is not like most. It is far more honest about the rock and roll lifestyle, showing that, like anything else that pays, it is still a job. The only downside is that it will encourage people who always accuse radiohead of being depressing to continue. It has, however, got a lot to offer radiohead fans, although not so much now. The DVD contains several songs which were, or still are, unreleased. Including 'how to disappear completely' (2000), 'I will' (2003), 'life in a glasshouse' (2001), and songs which are still unreleased such as 'follow me around' and 'big boots (man-o-war)'. another downside with the dvd itself is that the whole dvd is just one scene. however, this is a definate must for radiohead fans.
Rhys (DrBugSmith)
O.k, Radiohead is by far my favorite band. Casts a fair hand over most behind the scenes chaos a group can experience. Admittedly, I haven't seen many docos, but I think this nails it right between the eyes. Note the change in character/temperament as the doco progresses. Can't imagine the 105+ shows in year and a half, not anyone's idea of fun. This rockumentary is almost warning to bands opting to tour heavily... A memorable part(or most terrible)is the million flashes when the band have their photos taken towards the end. Many great songs too like Follow Me Around, Palto Alto and Exit Music; all these in full. Sorry, really a film of interest for fans only... P.S What was that guy thinking at that bar in New York~ "Creep, radio *#*!head" as Thom walks away...? Very weird.
