Pearl Jam Twenty gives you a respectable two hour overview that's meant to cover the group's history. Obviously, some things must be left out of the picture, and everything after about 2003 gets the short shrift here. That being said, it's still a tremendous documentary that shows the group at it's peak, and gives you a good clue as to why they are where they are today.
If you were there from the beginning, it's hard to believe all this happened. Pearl Jam emerged from one of the wildest times in rock history, made it through, and have become a beloved institution by many. Everything is touched on that needs to be touched on, from the Mother Love Bone days on up. They do skim over the drummer situation, and it would've been nice to see a few of them interviewed for this piece. I think they may have shed some interesting light on the inner workings of the band.
Those who are still waiting for the definitive multi-part documentary on the 1990's alternative rock scene will have to make due with films like this, until someone takes the time to make their way through all the film footage & put it all together. Luckily, this film does a great job of highlighting an essential band from an essential time in rock & roll.
If you were there from the beginning, it's hard to believe all this happened. Pearl Jam emerged from one of the wildest times in rock history, made it through, and have become a beloved institution by many. Everything is touched on that needs to be touched on, from the Mother Love Bone days on up. They do skim over the drummer situation, and it would've been nice to see a few of them interviewed for this piece. I think they may have shed some interesting light on the inner workings of the band.
Those who are still waiting for the definitive multi-part documentary on the 1990's alternative rock scene will have to make due with films like this, until someone takes the time to make their way through all the film footage & put it all together. Luckily, this film does a great job of highlighting an essential band from an essential time in rock & roll.