GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

chatless46 There are a few surprises in this series. None are really startling, but they make you understand more why you like this band in the first place. If you don't, hear them more. The Grateful Dead have all the goods: Joy, bravery, humanity, and musicianship. They're not without fault - see "humanity".This an excellent series for fans and, I hope, soon-to-be-fans. Advice: don't skip the credits. Their soundtracks are worth it.

qarlifornia One of the best expressions of the Grateful Dead. In telling the story, the documentary does an excellent job in conveying the mythos that drove the band from their outset and all throughout their odyssey. Best of all, the documentary tells the story using its own voice- it's a totally original approach and it pulls no punches. Are there gaps or things left out? Yes. But as Amir Bar-Lev has said in his interviews, there is a difference between writing wikipedia posts and telling a story. And he really tells a cool story. Regarding the soundtrack: the selections follow the story and the mood in a way that adds punch and poignance to the emotional groundswells that occur throughout the movie (and there are some really potent ones). Bararba Meir, Steve Parish, Dennis Leonard, and SAM CUTLER could each steal the show, but instead their contributions all intertwine, yielding something greater than the parts. And it was great to see Owsley's contributions recognized. So many good things to say about this film!!!! Lastly- the story is done in a way that works for "insiders" as well as anybody unfamiliar with the band. In that regard, it is very much like going to a Grateful Dead concert- there's plenty of room for everybody to make what they want of it. The Omnipotent Grateful Dead.... Bravo Amir!!!!!

doctorwoods-13283 I watched this masterpiece at the SF Film festival at the Castro Theater. It is now the "Holy Grail" of Rockumentaries. Amir has created a thoughtful, hilarious, heart-wrenching, amusing, entertaining, and thorough portrait of America's BEST rock and roll band. I was intimidated by the 4-hour length, but the time flew by. The way Bar Lev mixes and intertwines interviews, music, and tales of the band was incredible. The themes introduced at the beginning of the movie continue to reappear throughout and the entire story in connected anecdotes, sights, and sounds. In turn, we are connected. Not only with the band, but with their family and friends. We feel the emotion, music, joy, and sorrow. It was such an amazing experience. Thank you so much for making this movie and for premiering it in San Francisco. I can't wait to see it again and talk about it with other Dead Heads and fans of music. Whether or not you are a fan of the band, you need to see this movie. It is an American story as much as it is a tale of the Grateful Dead.

johnny-white-1 I had the good fortune of viewing this documentary at a screening organized for friends of some of the folks involved in putting the film together. I had a bit of an appreciation for the Grateful Dead prior to viewing this film, but now I have a newly discovered fascination with the Dead, and feel like I could easily and happily be a Dead Head! I think this film is extraordinarily important as it chronicles one of the most iconic bands in history, in a way that has never been done before. I wholeheartedly recommend this film.