Stylized in certain respects, tradition in others, the combination isn't terribly exciting.
I'm not a fan of documentaries and oftentimes, I have to be blown away by a trailer to really get excited about them. This one doesn't do that. It's fairly generic and relies on the audience knowing who Scott Walker is, which, when it comes to documentaries, is essential to convey that. This doesnt do a very good job.
Not a contender for this year's Oscars, maybe for next year's considering the bizarre Oscar qualificaiton rules, but I doubt it.
I have not seen this film.
-Wesley Lovell (December 14, 2008) Original