As a huge Nirvana fan I was extremely excited to see this. I pretty much know everything there is to know about Kurt Cobain so I didn't think it would surprise me too much. However, I was actually very surprised a few times during this film. For instance, the story Kurt told about his failed sexual encounter as a teen, was heartbreaking to hear. As well as the suicide attempt on the train tracks not long after.
The film is as you might expect, a "montage" of Kurt's life told through various ways. Animation, journal entries, artwork, cassette tapes & VHS home recordings. Also included are interviews with Krist Novoselic, Courtney Love & many of Kurt's relatives.
What made this film great for me, is the fact that it was unflinching. For a film to be made about a person, that's the way it should be...otherwise why bother at all. It's definitely difficult to watch at some points, but that's not a bad thing. It could've been another MTV style documentary about Kurt that offered nothing new but thankfully the filmmakers wanted to approach his life in a way it hadn't been presented before.
10/10. If you're a fan, this is unmissable. I'd recommend it even if you aren't. Montage Of Heck is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen about a musician.
The film is as you might expect, a "montage" of Kurt's life told through various ways. Animation, journal entries, artwork, cassette tapes & VHS home recordings. Also included are interviews with Krist Novoselic, Courtney Love & many of Kurt's relatives.
What made this film great for me, is the fact that it was unflinching. For a film to be made about a person, that's the way it should be...otherwise why bother at all. It's definitely difficult to watch at some points, but that's not a bad thing. It could've been another MTV style documentary about Kurt that offered nothing new but thankfully the filmmakers wanted to approach his life in a way it hadn't been presented before.
10/10. If you're a fan, this is unmissable. I'd recommend it even if you aren't. Montage Of Heck is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen about a musician.
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