Laikals The greatest movie ever made..!

ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

PiraBit if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

rag-23 I own one of Bob Moog's theremins, and it's the most difficult instrument that I've ever tried to learn to play. This film is a great overview of the instrument, the man that invented it, and the artists who have mastered it. I, too, was glad that the film downplayed the sci-fi gimmicky aspect of the instrument, but that is also an important part of its history. The best use in a film is probably The Day The Earth Stood Still.Many of the people in the film have since become deceased, so this is a great historical record of Mr. Theremin and Ms. Rockmore. I only wish that I could come close to her artistry with the instrument.Various companies build and sell theremins, the most popular among them being the late Bob Moog's Big Briar.

Wednes It's odd that this documentary has so much cool information, yes is at times almost painfully depressing to watch. We learn not only of the life and many amazing inventions of Lean Theremin, but also of the remarkable Clara Rockmore, the worlds only theremin virtuoso. Even though the pacing is slow in parts, and the reunion of rockmore and Theremin as oldsters is thoroughly depressing, this is a solid documentary and one that every music fan should see. Also of note are the wonderful interviews with such greats as Todd Rungren, Moog and an almost incoherent Brian Wilson. In fact, it is because of his profanity laden interview that the film receives an R rating. Who knew synthesizers inspired so many swears?

Lorenzo1950 Underfire apparently did see this documentary but does not remember Clara Rockmore's name. Yes, Brian Wilson was annoying and rambled too long. Maybe a psychological study of excessive partying and drug abuse would make for another documentary on rock stars. Seeing Professor Theremin was richly rewarding to me. Clara Rockmore was wonderful to watch. Her mastery of the Theremin is amazing. It took me awhile to make up my mind but I purchased the DVD and I'm glad I did.

frankimbur I was transfixed by this story -- but the film makers decision to subtitle only the Russian words on Professor Theramin's interview was maddening. Did they think *anyone* would be able to understand him?Then, to add insult to injury, I remember seeing subtitles in the DVD menu -- but not in English!Anyway, I *do* agree with the film-makers decision to de-emphasize the sci-fi connection with the Theramin. I wish the theramin was played by more artists like Clara Rockmore; it is a real instrument, not just the answer to a trivia question.I'd recommend seeing it, though -- the man and his time are fascinating. A great time-warp double feature: this and 'Better Living Through Circuitry".