Let's Rock Again
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Movie Reviews of Let's Rock Again
Movie Review: Can you handle this truth about our HERO?
Summary: 5 Stars
A very brief review: If you both like and respect Joe Strummer ... if you realize that he invented his own mold and then broke it to remain utterly unique AND if you love wonderfully challenging music that still can kick you in the gut, THEN YOU NEED TO CLICK THAT "PURCHASE BUTTON" near the top of this page and bring "LET'S ROCK AGAIN!" into your home. Don't be fooled by the title - it takes on a whole new meaning when you hear Joe say it near the end of the film. One huge caveat for those who LOVE Mr. Strummer. As joyful as the music is and as enraptured as Joe seems when he's playing it with this amazing band of brothers that he's assembled, there is an underlying sadness to the film that you wish could be wiped away. This story was supposed to be a fairy tale; one with a happy ending where Joe is sitting on his porch at age 85 teaching London's new breed of punks what matters and what doesn't. Watching Joe dig and scratch for airtime by glad-handing dunderheaded button-pushing dj's seems tragic and backwards. They should be bowing before him and feverishly explaining how "The Call Up" changed their perspective on everything - but like I said, this isn't that fairy tale. Joe always knew it was all about the music and so he did his glad-handing with pride and dignity ... for the chance at one more go in the studio ... and another tour ... and another chance to joyfully blow out his voice in honor of THE TRUTH and all the working musicians who went before him. This film makes me miss him all the more - and in a weird and unfair way, that's good.Movie Review: A Lot of Soul
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this was an excellent documentary though a short one (just over 60 minutes). If you are a Clash fan or a Joe Strummer fan... get it. This is a great companion piece for Global 'a Go Go. They cover quite a bit of the albums music and some Clash stuff. It is also a touching tribute and story of Joe as he is on the road again, on a much smaller scale than his arena days rocking with The Clash. They show that contrast and a couple of scenes really tell that story (Joe trying to muster up attendance to his concert passing out promo's on the boardwalk and also trying to get in to a radio station to get some air time on the stations intercom).
I enjoyed this very much and only wish it was longer.
Movie Review: Marla
Summary: 5 Stars
You must see this DVD on Joe Strummer, from the Clash. Rick Rude ,the film director did a fantastic job; not to mention , My Husband, Steve Raymond from WZXL ,South New Jersey Rock Station in Atlantic City; and he is the Program Director. Steve was the last radio personality to interview Joe Strummer. Steve had to go in on a Saturday to cover a shift for an staffer who was ill; and what a great day for him to interview Joe Strummer. Joe Strummer arrived at the WZXL unannounced; and no one could believe he was at the door talking through an intercom , asking to come in and plug his gig in Atlantic City . Please buy and enjoy; I say that honestly , Steve does not receive any residuals or kickbacks.Movie Review: Now's the time, your vision's in shreds
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must-see and must-have for any Joe Strummer fan. Fantastic footage of Joe and the meskies on stage and backstage and Joe doing fun things such as talking his way into a craphole corporate radio station in New Jersey to plug Global A Go-Go and encouraging people on the Atlantic City boardwalk to attend his gig that night. My only complaint is it was over way too soon (only an hour long) and I was bummed out none of the live songs are shown in full during the documentary. But the DVD has the full performances of all the songs used in the documentary as an extra feature. Buy two copies, never know when you might need a back-up. It's a bargain at any price to see Joe do his thing.Movie Review: Fans of Joe Strummer and The Clash will want this.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a fan of The Clash and Joe since I was a teenager. His diligent, hard-working manner was/is an inspiration to me.
Knowing that this documentary was shot in the last years of Joe's life, I was pleased to see that it wasn't a rehashing of Clash history. This film did well to stick to the subject of the man and his band. The performance footage was very good. Although, I wouldn't have minded more of it.
As the title of my review implies; If you're a fan, you won't be dissapointed, a bit.