The Future Is Unwritten
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Movie Reviews of The Future Is Unwritten
Movie Review: Julian Temple Does Good Here
Summary: 5 Stars
The structure of this doc gives the illusion of being casual and free flowing, but it's a clever structural ride taking us thru Joe Strummer's emotional journey as a struggling artist, cultural hero and disappeared recluse. While it is sort of organized around a 'wake-like' celebration (a sort of street assembly featuring sing-along hootnany clips and open fire-barrels) it's really about Joe's motivations and response to how his political committment is slowly co-opted by the system that he tried to subvert. Temple's directorial effort here - which utlizes lots of stock footage, present-day recollections and Strummer's radio show (as voice overs) is really good. I think it took the production team numerous hours to piece it all together and in the end it explains a lot about Strummer's relationship to music and society. Recommended and a superb rockumentary.Movie Review: The Future is Unwritten: Great Flick
Summary: 5 Stars
To those who loved the Clash, Joe Strummer really was a hero in the age on none. Julian Temple's great documentary on the late Clashman, THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN provides a great look into the life of brilliant, if troubled vocalist.
Combining reminisces from former compatriots, interviews and great live footage from the Clash's glory day, the film does a great job of showing what forces formed Joe's musical vision and his deep integrity. It also does not shy away from showing the troubles that haunted his life and career. It's a sad irony that Strummer's life ended just as he seemed to be beginning to hit his stride again.
Any fan of the Clash, or even Joe's solo career would be well advised to at least invest the time to watch this touching documentary.
Movie Review: Brillian Ode to a Brilliant Soul
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this in the mail and popped it in the DVD player almost immediately. What a fantastic tribute to such a remarkable man. Joe's been just about my biggest hero for a long time and I was moved to tears when I had heard that he'd died. Temple's documentary brought out the man in all of his complexity and doesn't shy away from presenting him as both a flawed and yet truly inspiring person. By the time I'd finished the movie I'd been brought to tears again contemplating our having lost such a decent and humane artist. Musicians, artists and people the world over, but particularly in America, could learn a lot by viewing this film and taking a cue from Joe Strummer. Thank you Mr. Temple for making such a wonderful movie and recognizing such a wonderful man.Movie Review: cool tribute
Summary: 5 Stars
They gathered old friends and acquaintances around the fire to tell us about Joe Strummer. And at first I was wondering why they were all sitting around actual camp fires until it got into Strummer's latter years of which I didn't know too much. I didn't know much about his formative years either, actually. I just liked The Clash. This documentary covers The Clash years and the years before and after really well it seems to me. I felt I learned a lot about the guy after listening to all these people who knew him. There is a lot of footage included. Highly recommended to fans of contemporary music and Joe Strummer and those that just enjoy a good documentary.Movie Review: The Future Is A Bit Dimmer
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this documentary, it really told the full story of a creative spirit that got his message out and carried on long after the areanas were empty and the pint glasses were washed. Joe Strummer was a unique singer songwritter who embraced the political and social turmoil of the late seventies and put them to a musical score that is as vibrant today in its message as it was then.
By telling the mans story through the thoughts and feelings of his friends and aquaintences you truely can understand the mesure of this man and his music, we were lucky to have him on this planet and we miss him dearly this film helps to explain why.