While some of the interviews with the principals are interesting,
the film in general is sloppy and superficial. If you already know a
decent amount about the Ramones, you won't learn much new
here. The chronology of events is presented in a confusing way at
times, and details are left too vague. No one actually analyzes
what constitutes the Ramones musical style. And when interviewees continually state that the band didn't sell many
records, we're left to wonder "How many is not many?" Very little
insight is given into the lives of the band members outside of the
recording, gigging and touring. For example, what exactly has
Tommy been doing for the last 25+ years? There's enough
inherent interest in the material, but with a little more work, the film
could've been a lot better.
the film in general is sloppy and superficial. If you already know a
decent amount about the Ramones, you won't learn much new
here. The chronology of events is presented in a confusing way at
times, and details are left too vague. No one actually analyzes
what constitutes the Ramones musical style. And when interviewees continually state that the band didn't sell many
records, we're left to wonder "How many is not many?" Very little
insight is given into the lives of the band members outside of the
recording, gigging and touring. For example, what exactly has
Tommy been doing for the last 25+ years? There's enough
inherent interest in the material, but with a little more work, the film
could've been a lot better.