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Ride the storm that was The Doors in this first, feature length documentary which looks at one of America's most "dark and dangerous bands" directed by cutting edge filmmaker Tom DiCillo and narrated by Johnny Depp.
Using only original footage shot between 1966 and 1971 – both unreleased and rarely seen, When You’re Strange opens a window into the band’s world of fame and drugs but always returns to their fierce commitment to their music. Though Jim Morrison’s struggles and excesses shape the film, this is the story of Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore; musicians whose insistence on artistic freedom and refusal to compromise inspired generations.
This captivating film offers a glimpse into one of the most acclaimed rock bands and breaks on through to the world behind The Doors.
Using only original footage shot between 1966 and 1971 – both unreleased and rarely seen, When You’re Strange opens a window into the band’s world of fame and drugs but always returns to their fierce commitment to their music. Though Jim Morrison’s struggles and excesses shape the film, this is the story of Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore; musicians whose insistence on artistic freedom and refusal to compromise inspired generations.
This captivating film offers a glimpse into one of the most acclaimed rock bands and breaks on through to the world behind The Doors.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I mainly echo Barriebb3 and DoorsMike's comments. I would give this 5 stars for the uninitiated and 3 for the more hardcore fan so i've compromised on 4 stars. Visually and sonically beautiful, and a great start overall, particularly with the hitchhiker film footage and early photos of the boys in the band (they should have played their early demos over these), but from there it's a familiar retread with a little bit of chronological sloppiness in the last couple of years. I think this is really set up as the 'official version' to counter Oliver Stone's artistic liberties with his film. Johnny Depp's narration is nicely stoner relaxed but seems a tad monotonous by the end and there's no mention of any alternative theories about Jim's death.
Probably just about worth the fairly cheap price, and if you're a casual fan you'll love it. I would have liked the 90 minutes that's already there plus another 30 minutes with something more in-depth. To end on a positive note, the Doors' music sounds wonderful and they're still pretty relevant 40 years on.
Probably just about worth the fairly cheap price, and if you're a casual fan you'll love it. I would have liked the 90 minutes that's already there plus another 30 minutes with something more in-depth. To end on a positive note, the Doors' music sounds wonderful and they're still pretty relevant 40 years on.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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By no means perfect, "When You're Strange" reminds me of the cheap and tacky ripoffs that clog up Poundlands across the UK, though this is much much better than that tat. Depp narrates a mythological text, and the film revolves around this narrative. The film footage shown is woven around the story with tact and care, showing much that even to a hardened Doors fan has never been seen before : fragments from recording sessions, backstage footage, live material (and it is more than frustrating that only one Doors concert has been released in full visually thus far), and period interviews are skilfully interspliced with rarely seen footage from Morrison's amateur films (the largely plotless "Hwy") all restored to immaculate quality. Where this film does suffer, is that there is no retrospective footage, no post-1970 interviews, no historical context included, and thus, the major players, including the surviving members of the band have no opportunity to clarify, or detail, any of the events unfolding in this story apart from fragments of at-the-time discussion caught on camera. This is the films major weakness ; that it relies solely on archival material - and fails to use the important voice of memory to aide the story. It is the best Doors documentary ; and probably the best one there is going to be, and that is this films weakest element. To a relative newcomer to Doorsville, it's a necessary step - to the experienced and stoned immaculate, it's a case of being told what you already know, by Johnny Depp.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This documentary on the Doors, mainly focussed on J. Morrison, is well crafted and eventually pleasant to see, despite the obvious trip through drug and alcohol that (probably) led to Jim's death. Surely the hard core fans, those who have read books on the Doors, will find flaws and even lacking details. Also, I understand the circumstances of Jim's death is not 100% clear. But if the point of the move is to display the rise and glory of a mythical band of the late 60's - active only for a few years but having so much influence on pop music - it achieved the objectives. Besides, it gives food for thought.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fascinating!
I'm a big fan of The Doors, owning a box set with their six albums as well as Oliver Stone's 1991 film, which some profess to not be completely accurate to the true story despite... Read more
Published 6 hours ago by D Brown
ART, POETRY AND EXPLOSION...!!
REALLY ENJOYED 'PEOPLE ARE STRANGE' I'D SAY ANY DOORS FAN WILL LOVE IT !!-SOME REAL INSIGHTFUL MOMENTS LIKE WHERE JIM IS DANCING IN THE DESERT WITH KIDS &CHILLING OUT IN THE GREAT... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. James De'lucia
DISAPPOINTED
I am a Doors fan, I have read books on Jim Morrison and because I have done my research this dvd was so disappointing for me. Read more
Published 9 months ago by NELLY
Brilliant Inspiring Tragic
This film is for fans BUT any level of fan from fleeting to hardcore - and the great thing about this film apart from loads of unseen footage and backstage stuff... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Neil S. Reddy
Doors Are Open
Very rare and nice footage from the legend Jim Morrison and The Doors,
it's a live film as if he's still with us;
a must watch for all who like to open new DOORS
it's a live film as if he's still with us;
a must watch for all who like to open new DOORS
Published 16 months ago by Stallion
At last, the truth about The Doors...
Although I can see a few bitter and twisted reviews here -- including a one-star effort... huh?!? -- ignore them and, take it from me, this is the definitive Doors documentary. Read more
Published 17 months ago by R. C. Irwin
Not quite The End
I have listened to The Doors as my only constant in an otherwise constantly changing musical taste since 1967. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Campbell Russell
doors documentary
I have already seen it at the cinema, and this has some variations, what makes it even more precious to any doors fan. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Elena Hernandez
Brilliant
We saw this at the cinema so knew what to expect but if you have any interest in The Doors or the culture of the times it is an amazing film. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Clarabell
A unique moment...
My Loewe DVD player passed away just after I seeing this DVD for the first (only) time. I am not sure whether I will have it fixed or let it stay as it is, with the memory of... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mário Braz
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