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

[Flaming_knob]

I saw this last night and still have aching cheeks from smiling for sooooo long. I loved the drunken footage of Eddie on stage and getting to see more of Jeff was rad!

[hrd2imgn]

Unreal

it explains everything....why they did what they did in the past, how they became who they are, why they hate Binaural and Riot Act....

best rock movie ever

[The P.T.]

Great film!!! I just got home and loved the entire thing. I found myself wishing it would be as in depth over the last 10 years as it was the first 10 years. I loved the start and all the footage with Andy that I had never seen.

I loved getting to see the guys in their respective 'places' and reflecting on their career. Eddie commenting on his pictures, Stone going through his (lack of) memorabilia. I liked how it hit on most of the major topics of the bands career. I was continually amazed at how young they all looked. It kind of made me feel old!

It was interesting to hear the music played behind the current theme of the movie... The live versions played behind the interviews occurring. A few that stick out to me are: Release and how the music was being played by the band as a jam when Ed showed up and how the band was playing it as a 'we can use this in the future' type of thing and Ed was looking at it as a 'I can use this to vent about my father and past'. The other was the Italy/Immortality footage right after the Cobain stuff. I could also throw in the footage of 'crazy' Eddie doing his climbs and jumps during the Porch footage. Great stuff!

Themes that I would've liked to have more info on are: 1) Transition of power between Stone/Ed. There were a couple of sentences between Mike and Stone but there could've been so much more for that time period. 2) An official stance on the drummer situations. I realize that's tough because there was a lot of personal stuff going on but it's never really addressed and I guess won't ever be. 3) How they have adapted to write music these days when their attitudes/beliefs/behaviors are so different from what they used to be. A lot of the film was based about how they were viewed with their young/angst/complaints, but now that they have grown out of that period I'd love to hear about how they continue to try and write music that can meet the 'standards' they've set yet be in touch with their current state. Or maybe they don't try to meet those standards...which is ok, I'm just saying I think that would've been a good avenue for discussion. Or maybe that's part of PJ20-PJ40!

Overall, a great film. I left thinking it was better than I expected. Super!

[tdlftdaporch]

Pure Awesomeness!!

I would have loved to see more on Dave A and Jack Irons. Also more footage of No Code and Yield would be nice. Some things were glossed over, but they did go into depth about alot of things and I enjoyed every minute.

[Caveeze]

I was at the late show in Detroit (Royal Oak) and I thought the movie was simply incredible..

I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more (thanx Stone) and I cried yet again..

I knew the movie was going to be great, but I left the theatre somehow more in love with this band?? Is that even possible??

Their music has done so much for me. From inspiring me to play at a young age, from influencing (to a degree) my outlook on life and what is possible, to truly helping me through some of the darkest points of my life and becoming the soundtrack for some of the greatest moments of my life..

This band, this thing that we all connect to is nothing short of magic.. and the ride that is taken with this movie, was nothing short of that...

pure magic...

[PJ212]

In the words of Jeff Ament... "Pure Stoke".

[gecko]

I wish there was a second part, enjoyed it so much, and left with feeling there should be more. Seeing the band on the big screen was awesome. DVDs cannot arrive fast enough, I want to rewatch it, and also see the rest. Thanks PJ, Crowe.

[JasonTeck]

Such an awesome flick...and trip down memory lane!!!

I have been with the band since Lollapalooza '92, however I really went for Ministry & The Chili Peppers. I was so glad that they gave some screen time to Eddie climbing into the rafters...that is what caught my attention that day in July 1992!!! I remember stopping in my tracks and just thinking holy shit...this band is the greatest. I have been with them ever since...so it was so freaking awesome to relive that moment tonight.

I thought the movie was so great and I really loved the moment that he got pissed and was singing so angrily at the security guy!!! My other two favorite moments were the Singles promo party...so freaking hilarious and the Crown of Thorns moment at the 10 Year anniversary was so great!

I think the only thing I think that would have made the movie perfect was a little more focus on the fans. The poster fanatics, the fans who have been with the fan club since day one...stuff like that! Because the band is the best and they have the best fans hands down!!!

Cameron Crowe gets an A+++++++++++++++++++ in my book!

[Sian-of-the-dead]

I went to the Birmingham, UK showing at Star City; It was incredible. The movie was great, a lovely little insight into the years of work, emotion, laughs & turmoil of a ground breaking band.

It perfectly encapsulated how I feel about the band, the community, the music, the shows... it was goddamn perfect

Well done Mr Crowe

[kusko_andy]

I loved the whole thing, start to finish. I had goosebumps more than once.

I understand that some people wanted to see more of the most recent decade of PJ, but the fact is, the most recent decade has been relatively stable for the band, and would make a less-interesting documentary.

It's clear also that they want to keep the drummer issue at arm's length, which I guess is okay.

[Easties]

In the words of Jeff Ament... "Pure Stoke".

Loved that part

Must admit - I have much love for the drummers - but i don't get why people feel there needs to be more time dedicated to explaining everything? Just move on - obviously they have. I think more than anything the film is a celebration of the band's ability to ride the waves and still be standing on their boards 20 years after they first paddled out. Some people expect too much of this band sometimes I believe. They already give us so much. It's why many bands build up walls and hold back on things because the more you open up to your fans the more they want from you. I'm grateful we get as much as we are given. They don't owe me anything more than what they already have given. It's all icing on the cake at the moment. Great film. Very energizing.

[pearljamtrojans]

Ok, so just got home from the Scottsdale, AZ showing. I originally had tix for Tucson, as that was the only theater showing it within driving distance (1 1/2 hours away), but then I got an email for the IPIC theater in Scottsdale regarding an 8:00 showing. It is a great theater that serves beer/wine/cocktails, and they eventually added at least 6 more screenings b/c the 8:00 sold out. Awesome venue.

As for the movie, thank you Cameron Crowe. I recall seeing Singles in the theater back in the day and enjoying it, yet, I have always thought it was the best soundtrack ever. Then, Cameron topped himself with the in-depth look at the Yield album (Single Video Theory), which may explain some of that album's absence b/c hardcore fans surely have that album - although I missed it as well. As a huge Almost Famous fan, Cameron Crowe has even topped his greatest MOVIES. This was the best theater experience I have had in a decade, and I was a film minor at USC.

The footage he was able to put together and the editing is amazing. PJ has been the soundtrack to my life, as Ten peaked my interest in middle school, I stuck with No Code/Yield through college when most bailed, and my love for this band has grown bigger by the year, including Man of the Hour almost single-handedly getting through my father's suicide. Cameron Crowe just "gets it" with this band, and we are lucky for him to be able to communicate to the masses what we hardcore fans already know. While my favorite album has migrated to No Code, these albums have to grow on you. It is a really uneven studio album at first listen (i.e. Sometimes to Hail Hail to Who You Are is a strange transition) - having said that, these three are GEMS if you are reading this forum. The beauty of the movie is that it will maybe provide some incentive for fans of the early days to discover what the fans that stuck with them already knew - this band has simply aged better than wine.

Thank you PJ and Cameron Crowe - I cannot wait until PJ30

[ak.sa.ra]

Saw last night in a sold-out theatre in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I guess our attendance could be divided into 3 groups.

1) Die-hard Pearl Jam fans who literally know everything on PJ-history. I know that they won't be satisfied (or stop) with theatrical cut as it missed some details (esp in middle era), and the way that Cameron told the story (kinda more focus on "general interest" such as Kurt Cobain, Ticketmaster, rather than philosophical as we all die-hard wanted it).
2) Casual fans who apparently follow Pearl Jam in their youth but barely heard anything from 2000s. I guess this film is more for them (and for us: the DVD). It's video-laden on their curiosity about stuff they read back then like Kurt dancing, Ticketmaster, Grammy.
3) Simply cinema-lovers who passionate and curious about Cameron Crowe.

[Drowned Out]

Its like Alpine was a personal justification for me; the shows and experiences I had on that trip convinced me that I'm not as crazy and childish as everyone in my life thinks I am for dedicating so much time and money to this band....and now someone has told the story of 'why?'. I've already answered that question with "watch Pearl Jam Twenty", and will again many, many times, I'm sure..........thanks PJ, and Cameron Crowe

[TheDudeisaPJfan]

Was in awe...Cameron Crowe is a great filmmaker. So great hearing from Stone. I feel so fortunate to have the body of work these guys have created to lean on and exploit for my own personal well being. Great stuff. I wish it just would have kept on going. Great movie. Great fucking movie.