I went into this wondering what I was gonna see. I chose not to watch this for years just for the simple fact that the conspiracy theory hung so large over it. To my surprise Nick Broomfield just goes through this doc with him and a mic and talks to people Kurt knew. He doesn't believe the conspiracy theory he just wants to explore the idea of it. You have to remember that when this was made it was only 3 years after his death so it was still a fresh topic.
I've been a fan of this band since its inception...so say 20 years. I've read everything that needs to be read about it and I can say for certainty that this was no murder for hire and or a conspiracy to kill Kurt Cobain. This was a sad tale of a guy from a broken lower middle class home who happen to have some "issues" and his pressure release was his music. If you don't believe this then rewind this movie and watch everyone the director talks to. I mean with the exception of Kurt's first girlfriend the rest were obvious dope addicts. So if this doesn't give you an idea of the friends he hung out with then I'm writing this to the wrong crowd. This guy was no straight lace buttoned down rock star. He had a bad marriage to another drug addict, he hated fame and drugs were getting the best of him. Pile that on top of the issues he already had and..well...you know the end result.
I don't believe that Courtney Love had anything to do with this. I mean I believe some of the things that were said in this doc about her and what she might of said but to me she's a loud mouth more than anything else. Most normally don't go ahead with what they talk/threaten. If you need proof of this...look at her life now. Tragedy.
This doc has more "rare" footage than any others I've seen on this topic. More friends and an actual family member interview. It was exciting to see and hear.
If you want closure on this subject, read "Heavier than Heaven" and watch this doc...I think your conclusion will be the same as mine.
I've been a fan of this band since its inception...so say 20 years. I've read everything that needs to be read about it and I can say for certainty that this was no murder for hire and or a conspiracy to kill Kurt Cobain. This was a sad tale of a guy from a broken lower middle class home who happen to have some "issues" and his pressure release was his music. If you don't believe this then rewind this movie and watch everyone the director talks to. I mean with the exception of Kurt's first girlfriend the rest were obvious dope addicts. So if this doesn't give you an idea of the friends he hung out with then I'm writing this to the wrong crowd. This guy was no straight lace buttoned down rock star. He had a bad marriage to another drug addict, he hated fame and drugs were getting the best of him. Pile that on top of the issues he already had and..well...you know the end result.
I don't believe that Courtney Love had anything to do with this. I mean I believe some of the things that were said in this doc about her and what she might of said but to me she's a loud mouth more than anything else. Most normally don't go ahead with what they talk/threaten. If you need proof of this...look at her life now. Tragedy.
This doc has more "rare" footage than any others I've seen on this topic. More friends and an actual family member interview. It was exciting to see and hear.
If you want closure on this subject, read "Heavier than Heaven" and watch this doc...I think your conclusion will be the same as mine.