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Neil Young: Heart of Gold
2006
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Positive Reviews
48
Negative reviews
1
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4.1
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3.8
Young, wizened yet valiant, his voice still braying at the moon, delivers these songs of aging and loss as if caught in a beautiful dream of what lies ..
EW
4.5
An assured filmed record then, and Youngs affirmation of the centrality of music in his own personal and creative longevity proves authentically infec ..
Time Out
5.0
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
4.5
Director Demme is smart and sensitive enough to sit back and listen to the music without attention getting intrusions.
4.0
This chronicle of the human condition set to music will only rise in value and statue over time.
5.0
Demme continues to make concert films not because hes a fan, but because the concerts are inherantly cinematic and make perfect sense.
E Film Critic
5.0
...A touching and powerful film that deserves to be on the shortlist, along with Gimme Shelter, The Last Waltz and Demmes own Stop Making Sense as one ..
E Film Critic
2.5
To, Hong Kongs best action auteur since John Woo left for Hollywood, doesnt disappoint.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Shows the famed songwriters performance and work off with reverance, and a faithfullness to the live experience.
3.8
Dropping in amusing anecdotes and tender memories, a deeply reflective Young revisits and often reinterprets both his recent and classic work.
Ny Daily News
4.0
This impressive documentary is Neil Youngs trip down memory lane in an enchanting concert in Nashville.
Spirituality And Practice
4.5
This joins the ranks of really special concert films. Whether youre a fan of Neil Young or not, dont miss Heart of Gold.
One Guys Opinion
1.5
Its a sentimental show, sure, but Youngs pantheistic hymns to family, friendship, and the time we share together are nothing if not heartfelt. Turns o ..
Village Voice
4.5
Lets the music do the talking and thats great as far as Im concerned: I love Youngs sound.
Sover
3.8
The most remarkable thing about Young is his ability to dramatically perform these older songs as if they were brand new; hes captivating.
Combust Ible Celluloid
4.2
Although Neil Young certainly doesnt produce my style of music, I have an affection for the guy based on my teenaged best friends love of his Harvest ..
5.0
The songs from the three albums feel as if theyre meant to be performed together.
Usa Today
4.5
Demme doesnt just record the concert; he almost captures Youngs soul.
Eric Ds Nider
4.0
The beauty of the movie is in how alive it all sounds: rich and rueful and satisfying.
News Review
4.2
Director Joe Roth pumps up the hysteria and the racial rumbles, but a cooler hand would have made for a hotter movie.
Cs Monitor
4.0
When it comes to pop music icons, Neil Young is the full package.
Az Central
4.4
Heart of Gold filmed in much the same manner , with pristine sound and a notable lack of audience shots is a deeper and infinitely more touching piece ..
Boston
3.1
It will be hard for any Young devotee not to succumb to the music, as Demme turns the movie theater into a concert hall.
Star Tribune
4.5
A love letter to the consistency, and the familiarity, of that voice.
Salon
4.5
If thats what youve been thinking while reading this review, then theres no amount of convincing that will make you magically stop being dumb.
Movies
4.5
This immaculate filmmaking creates an engaging documentary that makes you forget that youre missing the energy of a live show because its a completely ..
Flim Threet
3.0
...Neil Young has experimented with film many times, but this is by far the most accessible cinematic treatment of his music; a troubadour at the top ..
Bbc
4.0
Its the record of a life, a musical and spiritual autobiography, and as directed by Jonathan Demme it taps into the kind of unashamed, unsentimental e ..
Calendar Live
3.2
Demme maintains visual interest by shuffling the stage positions of the musicians, and changing the lighting design for each song.
Seattle Pi
3.5
The concert films unifying force is, of course, Neil Young himself.
Boxoffice Magazine
2.8
Its hard to go wrong with Jonathan Demme behind the camera and Neil Young at the mike, but somehow Heart Of Gold leaves you wondering if perhaps that ..
E Online
2.5
Some defiant rockers are forever young. This one is in name only.
Chron
3.8
...The arrival of Neil Young: Heart of Gold should be an inspiration to music buffs and cinephiles alike.
Or Lando Weekly
4.2
Few artists are so adept at addressing the past and embracing the future all at once. And few recent films have so gracefully captured a musician at a ..
Guide Live
3.5
Neil Young is endlessly watchable in this concert film but more context that is, interview time with the man would have been welcome.
Jam! Movies
5.0
You come away from the picture feeling as if youd learned something new about the wonder of music, and maybe the human spirit, too. There cant be a mu ..
M Tv
4.0
Regardless of what you call it, Heart of Gold is a revelation and one of 2006s best movies.
Filmcritic.com
4.5
Heart of Gold refuses to slice and dice Youngs country tinged numbers with interview clips or aggressively gimmicky edits, the directors beautifully c ..
Nicks Chager
4.5
Neil Young: Heart of Gold is one of the best live concert films ever made. If you like Neil Young, that is.
Detroit News
4.5
Our grandest achievement is sighed over the atomic cloud mushrooming over Hiroshima, and from then on only smarter and smarter bombs, the unerring eff ..
Cine Passion
4.4
All the apprehension and nostalgia in the music translates beautifully to the screen under Jonathan Demmes direction.
Premiere Magazine
5.0
...if youre considering waiting to see it on DVD, do yourself a favor and go see it in the theater. Itll be worth every penny.
Supercala.com
2.5
It doesnt penetrate his craggy mystique, or make us hear his music in a new way. Instead, its the same old choir song.
Miami Herald
4.5
A gorgeous and often moving film that perfectly captures the essence of Neil Youngs acoustic work.
Chud
3.8
Demme makes you part of the experience in a way that few concert films truly achieve.
Nyc Film Critic
4.4
If youre looking for a piece of entertainment thats a superlative showcase by and for one of popular musics most iconic figures, search no further tha ..
Seattle Times
4.5
The most memorable and enjoyable concert movie since Stop Making Sense.
Sign On Sandiego
4.5
Youngs presence, his heartfelt delivery, and the audiences fore knowledge of his brain aneurysm add enough weight to make the film a surprisingly emot ..
Not Coming
4.5
Neil Young: Heart of Gold is a beautiful film. It will be a delight to existing fans and will surely convert new ones.
5.0
Two masters musician Neil Young and filmmaker Jonathan Demme combine their considerable talents to make Neil Young: Heart of Gold a gem of a concert f ..
Democratand Chronicle
3.8
Neil Young: Heart of Gold turns the traditional concert film into an exquisite, intimate experience.
Sac Ticket
4.2
Neil Young: Heart of Gold, director Jonathan Demmes lovingly shot document of Youngs August 2005 performances at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, ha ..
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