**** Pearl Jam Twenty Fanviews Here ****

[The Oracle]

This film blew my mind.

I loved it, a lot. It made me more grateful to be a part of Pearl Jam and it's history, so thankful for having their music (pretty much on a daily basis, I can safely say that round here without too many sideways glances )

I always knew I was lucky that "my" band kept going, kept putting out music that seemed to change and grow at the same time I did. I had an idea that it wasn't always an easy road for them all. I am just profoundly grateful that they are still recording and touring. We Are So Lucky!

What an emotional rollercoaster. I got swept away and yea, sung, chairdanced, laughed, and yep, got watery eyes too. I really feel lucky to have known the music for all these years.

And of course....it has made it IMPERATIVE that I see them again, soon, live! Did that happen to you all? I can't wait to see them again! And I live a LONG way from Mexico....

Sincere props and thanks to everyone involved, not least: thank you so much Pearl Jam...

"my" band - ???? - that's funny, I thought it was MY band

Everything about it was great, teared up several times during it. Not that I ever needed convincing, but this is exactly why I love this band - the honesty.

Can't wait for the DVD.

Fantastic.

[sward]

i agree with those that say they would have liked some more later stuff. especially no code. jack irons was but a footnote too. i don't get that.

I haven't read through all the posts yet, so maybe someone raises this point..but maybe Crowe didn't have Jack Iron's consent to put more about him in the movie. Same can be said for Abbruzzese I guess.

With that said...maybe the story of the drummers was condensed into a ten second blurb because there was less to it than maybe we all like to believe. Hard to elaborate too much on "Hey...we just didn't get along"..and sometimes that is the reality.

[Sonja_S]

What a fantastic night! Never expected that the two Vienna screenings will be sold out!!
We enjoyed every single moment and time went by too fast! I've seen video footage of Release in Verona before but this was really extremely emotional! What a voice!!!! Now I'm looking forward to the Deluxe Edition DVD!!!

Considering how quickly the tickets for the Vienna show in 2006 were gone, I wasn't really surprised actually. What did surprise me however was the vast selection of different T-Shirts in the audience, I don't think one was represented twice

Were you at Reichsbrücke or Wienerberg?

[oneforeachday]

This movie reiterates for me what I love about this band. Every single time I hear them... live, bootlegs, even studio recordings, some sort of emotion is pulled out of me. It's the only band that does this for me on this (high) level. They can literally change my mood on a moments notice.

The movie did the same thing. Clearly there were things in the movie that some people already knew (uuum, stalkers? ). However, hearing in one compact format both the overview of history, plus some very specific details (I liked "THIS is the place where we listened to the demo with Ed... Eddies vocals over it, for the first time". Also, how it was possible for them to both have a clue that they were part of something (becoming) big, yet still have no clue at all (if you get my meaning). How they were getting bigger, but lolla made them realize it would almost be impossible for them to play small clubs again.... and how that affected them somewhat negatively (personally).

There are of course going to be critics of the movie... My opinion is overall it was a great representation of the first 20 years of the band we all love (even you chronic critic/complainers still love em or you wouldn't be on here. It's hard to believe that anyone pays $20 just so they can post how much a particular setlist sucked).

With that, I just want to say, one more time... I, like many, have had parts of my life significantly impacted by their music. In the end, all for the better. Thank you Pearl Jam.

Dave

[MayDay10]

A+ movie. A good $36 worth for me and my whole family.

I brought some people who arent fans. And they walked away very impressed and satisfied.

I think they knocked it out of the park.

[breakmarysfall]

Great great movie!
I liked it big times. It made me laugh so often and load, it made me almost dance, it touched me deeply,
it made sense!!!
I haven't expected a full cinema here in Munich, but it was and the movie guy was as surprised as many who really got the last seats.
It was a really good atmosphere right from the start and funny thing was, that nobody left the room before the very end, when no sound was to hear anymore... then the audience gave applause, which made me really wonder and happy.

I went with my cousin again and even for him , who is not a PJ fan and just saw them playing live once, the movie was great to watch, he said: very interesting and funny and new for him. He saw them and me different afterwards. And he liked the atmosphere of the theater and the nice people all around.

So PJ Fans are the best and Pearl Jam is just the best and greatest band in the world and to me ever, and a band, that indeed makes a difference.
As a old big fan I knew most of the story but some was really new, also the Single Premiere footage- a lot of these insights made me laugh extremely... that was new stuff, for sure... but again so nice

so thanks also to Cameron Crowe who really made an excellent rockumentary out of my view.
Really wonderful.

Uhhh did I enjoy my PJ day of the year. It almost was like a live gig here in ol' Europe.
Oh PJ you always surprise and make SOOO happy, ALWAYS.

so thanks so much and please keep on rockin' for the next ten years. You are needed and much loved!


p.s. had to make some adds after reading through the posts. A great fanview I would say, and it brings a lot of the scenes back and I SMILE again and just know why I love this band and the music of this band so much, all my life long it seems. The cousin said later: Well, we just are the Grunge youth of history time. That was the music of our early grown up years here in Bavaria and I would say: it still is and will be-

[Jamd44]

Saw it in some place called Deal, NJ. Actually turned out to be a great theater.

The worst part of the film was when I realized I wasn't driving to go see them live. After I got over that it was awesome!

CC had amazing footage of the seen in Seattle back then. Was phenomenal to watch.

Stone and Jeff stole the show.

Crown of Thorns in Vegas and Ed's emotional moment when talking about Jeff....some highlights for me.

Can't wait for Eddie's speech at the Oscars!! jk

Great film!

[IAmMINeA]

Loved the movie really - could have been longer of course! I´ve seen it in Bremen, Germany - the cinema wasn´t fully occupied , but all were in a good mood.
Took my son and his new girlfriend to the theatre - for her to get in contact with the band the whole family loves. What to say - she was pleasantly surprised, how much she liked them, especially what the band stands for throughout the years. I think she´s ready to come with us to the next concert which I hope will be in next summer.
She also said that she likes the quiter songs more (like ITW) and I answered: I know what you mean, I started with that as well and then I realised that PJs music can express every feeling inside of me - and I love them for that.
Thank you Pearl Jam for giving me so much!

[Patryk K]

Great movie I am proud to be a part of Pearl Jam history!

Singles party, Stone's mug, Stone's grammy statue, grammy awards (table next to tickemaster's table)

Thank you for being with us for 20 years and for next 20 I hope

There was a huge croud at cinemas in Poland. Greetings from Poland
Can't find a BETTER BAND
We love you

[florence151]

Saw it in Hartford at the Real Art Ways theater. Cool place.

It went much too fast.

Was nostalgic when they showed Crown of Thorns being sung in Las Vegas during PJ10.

Also, not to disagree with Jeff, but we were at the Nassau Coliseum for the 2003 show. I know that there were some yokels shouting when they did Bushleauger but I doubt there were more than a loud handful in a vast crowd. I think that song was a brave statement.

Good job Mr Crowe.

[SW150087]

Edina MN,

The Movie was an experience and I am excited to see it again! Thanks to Cameron Crowe and PJ for opening up. So much footage never seen and songs never heard! Thank You! Keep on Rollin' 20 years is only the start!
Regards
Weibes

[PeTaLuMa]

Real fans know the history of the band's origin and how PJ came about....but seeing it happen through the actual video and not some made for tv movie was surreal. All in all it was a great movie.

This really isn't a complaint, just an observation.......Prior posts talk about the fact No Code years were ignored and the drummer issues were glossed over. But what I find very very odd is that there was no mention of Boom. I know he is not an official band member, but come on. Boom has an obvious history with the band. It would have been nice to see that documented in the movie.

LMAO at Stones dirty coffee mug and his candid surprise at finding his Grammy.
Loved Eddie and Andrew singing COT. That was pure art!

Can't wait to get the DVD to watch it again.

Thanks PJ for sharing private moments and CC for his creativity!

[PJForceofNature]

Saw the film in Philly last night, and was completely blown away! My husband saw it with me, and he loved it, and isn't even a fan!

I found myself getting quite emotional during various parts, especially hearing Crown of Thorns, with Ed singing it, and then flashing back to Andrew Woods' performance-very very touching. Also, when Alive from Philly '09 started, and the entire place erupted-I imagine many of those in attendance last night were also at some of those Spectrum concerts-wish I had been there!

I know how touched I was by this film, and I'm a brand new fan-I can only imagine how those who have followed the band since their inception must have felt watching this. I'm sure their past lives must have flashed before them.

Kudos to Cameron Crowe for a fantastic job, and kudos to PJ for just BEING-here's to the next 20 years!

[jerseygenx]

Love it!!!! Laughed quite a bit! Personally my favorite parts were the early days, I mean after all those experiences did mold them into who they are. I just think the process for them lately is a bit easier, and so like CC it was difficult to make because essentially it is a happy ending. And really the part showing the "making" of the Alive video, and their commentary on Live Videos being the only way to go, than cutting to the production of Jeremy, that was genius! Perhaps one of only a few time they didn't stay true to themselves, but they learned a huge lesson from it.

Also, what struck me, as an American I feel they are my band, or our band, but now realize they do so much traveling and have such a tight knit relationship with so many different countries. How exhausting it must be to do so much traveling, and throw their heart into each and every show. It is nice to see them embraced by everyone, and just how much they embrace the entire world right back! As you can tell I have only been off American soil, once or twice. But I have been to Seattle!

[Gremmie03]

Is there any way to find out how many tix were sold in total for PJ20 doc?