TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

robin7716 This movie rocks. No, really it literally rocks. Lydia's amazing talent is reason enough to see this movie but the behind the scenes look into an upcoming star is fascinating, funny and moving. Gorman does an excellent job of showing how this unlikely cast of characters came together to make some truly inspirational music. Lydia's talent is clearly the driving force behind the band but it is very interesting to see each members roll and how they have become a family. The concert footage is some of the best I have ever seen. It Makes you want to jump in a car and follow Lydia around. There is also some great comic relief from the band mates and animation. Bottom line, Lydia is a bad ass and this movie is a must see for all music lovers.

Jeff S Being a fan of Lydia's music I was certainly predisposed to like this film. The filmmaker brought so much more to the party, with the visual treats of the funny animation and the photo albums for example. The style reminded me of other docs like 'We Jam Econo' but has its own flair. The biggest charm of course is Lydia herself. Admittedly slightly alienated from society yet at the same time very charismatic, the push-pull dynamic of her is fascinating. Her band mates are fantastic supporting players in every way.This film goes into my highest echelon of music documentaries. I look forward to seeing Gorman's other films.

michael-panico The title of the movie Who Is Lydia Loveless? will lead you to believe that this movie is mostly about Lydia and her life and career. She is the subject of it but the beauty of it is how well Gorman Bechard builds what is going on around Lydia's world. Her band members are like her family and this shown very well throughout the film. It takes you through the recording and songwriting process which has become a more collaborative effort over the years the more she has learned to trust her band. The interviews Gorman does with her show her shy side, her awkward side, and her fun side. You can tell she is not completely comfortable in front of the camera and would rather be singing but what comes across as does with her songs is how truthful she is as an artist. She is beyond caring around being put in a category or a label, she just wants to make good music and it all shows in her performance and in the recording studio. The live performances are dropped in the film perfectly and really display what her band is all about. Pure energy, raw rock n roll, and a lot of talent. The movie is just under two hours but flies by like it was twenty minutes. Lydia is not a household name but this is a movie I would recommend to anyone interested in music documentaries even if you had never heard of her, it was that entertaining. I think you will walk away a fan of Lydia Loveless and a fan of Gorman Bechard if you are not already one. GO SEE THIS FILM!!

charles Oney I loved this documentary for baring all the Heat & Soul and Warts and all of Lydia. I was pleasantly surprise on how each band member was featured & how much they contribute to the overall sound and spirit of Lydia Loveless the band. They fellow musicians are not only talented in their own right, but downright Funny!! Lydia herself was quite candid in this documentary and you get to see what makes her tick, come along for the ride in the songwriter process and party after the show with the band. One thing I did learn for sure from this documentary is that you cannot put Lydia Loveless in a box, she will scratch & kick her way out of it. A Must watch for true Rock N Roll Fans and for those of us who keep hoping for a Carson Drew Reunion.Coney