Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce the release on DVD and Blu-Ray of One More Time Feeling -- the feature film about the making of their acclaimed Skeleton Tree directed by Andrew Dominik (Chopper, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford). Visually unique, One More Time With Feeling is a stark, fragile and raw documentary. Shot in 3D, colour and black & white, the film probes the deeply personal circumstances surrounding the making of Skeleton Tree (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 16th studio album) and features interviews and live performances by the band in the studio, along with interjected voice-over commentary by Nick Cave.Originally conceived as a one-night-only global screening event to take place in 950 cinemas across 30 countries simultaneously on 8th September 2016, One More Time With Feeling extended its initial run over several days as cinemas sold out around the world. Due to overwhelming demand, this extraordinary film has returned to the big screen for its final run and is playing currently in cinemas worldwide.This 2 disc 2D Blu-Ray edition includes 3 exclusive short films from Andrew Dominik."Film of The Year" MOJO"Extraordinary" **** Evening Standard "A deeply personal film" ***** Time Out "An undeniably moving contemplation of shattering lossÂ…a tremendously moving collage." **** The Guardian
S**O
Great Video if You Like Nick Cave (obviously)
This is a difficult film as it takes place while recording in the aftermath of losing his son (the first one). Raw, beautifully shot, candid. Very uncomfortable to watch but fascinating.
K**B
Not as great as everyone is saying
I have to confess to being just a little disappointed by this BluRay after all the amazing 5 star reviews.It was generally entertaining, if nothing spectacular. Maybe even, dare I say, a tiny bit boring on occasion. Definitely worth watching if you're a fan, just prepare to be underwhelmed.I know, I know, it's sad, his son died and it's tragic, but that's no reason to not give an honest review.My other issue was disc 2. You can watch the entire disc in under 10 minutes, and it's not even worth it tbh. It really should have been added as extras on the first disc.Also, there's no English subtitles, just French and Spanish (I think). And I purchased it from Amazon, not from a cheap, foreign, third party seller.
N**R
Odd approach to filmaking
I found this hard viewing, not due to the emotional gravity of it, but by how it was either conceived or edited which somehow largely managed to completely skirt around its core, which was Arthur's death.An odd approach as-in you would of had to have known the history of everything before starting to view this film, and the timelines involved. This would possibly involve you reading news articles online to find out what its really about. Its not until a LOT later in the film that Arthur's name is even mentioned.I'm complete at odds with writing a three star review for something with Nick's name on it as I've loved his work for decades, but I found this film very obtuse and hard to grasp throughout, but maybe that was the intention, I'm not sure. But what is clear is that at no point should you attempt to watch this film without doing your homework on the events before this was filmed, because the film itself is certainly not going to help you one little bit to understand it.
S**R
Beautifully made and shot - achingly heartbreaking.
Beautifully made and shot - achingly heartbreaking in places, especially the scenes with his wife and son Earl. It's brave to let the cameras roll at a time when perhaps the cameras shouldn't have been there. Cave is, as always, intelligent, lyrical, committed, funny, serious. Unique to this film his sentences are sometimes fragmented, incoherent, his eyes glassy and withdrawn. The grief is there, laid naked for all to see, and as he reflects it will always be a part of him now. A stunning accompaniment to the Skeleton Tree album, which enhances the appreciated for the songs and their construction.
J**N
Almost too personal
I'm not sure whether Nick Cave allowed this film to be shot as some sort of therapy, out of pure courage, or whether he saw it as a definitive commercial opportunity to promote the 'Skeleton Tree' album. Possibly a mixture of all three. Whatever his motives, the music and visuals are stunning, and the emotions genuinely raw. However, I did feel as if I was intruding on personal grief, and there were times that I felt as if I did not want to be drawn into the film.The Extras on Blu-Ray Disc 2 are very self-indulgent, short, and do not add much.Buyers should also be aware that there are no English subtitles on the blu-ray version - only French and Spanish!
T**N
This proves that 3D makes EVERY movie better, not just action blockbusters
The tragic death of Nick Cave's son (lesson: don't get off your head on drugs near cliff edges) hangs heavy over this documentary. Some may wonder what the point was of shooting it in black & white and 3D but watching the film answers this question. Documentaries usually have better 3D than movies do. The format just makes the whole thing more intimate. I did like the music but in all honesty I would not have bought this at all if it was just in 2D.
S**N
Beautiful
Stunningly beautiful film . It's not the depressing grief fest that some describe it as . It's a fascinating look into the creative process and what fuels it or in this case stifles it . You come out with great admiration for Cave and his family for how they dealt with a horrendous tragedy . The songs are magnificent and with the last two (Distant Sky & Skeleton Tree) there is a feeling of hope and resolution . Highly recommended
P**T
Utterly exquisite..
Saw this at the cinema and found it to be one of the most profound and intensely moving portrayals of the pain of losing a child but done in one of the most incredibly beautiful and powerful ways. This is an utterly exquisite film, the music, the way its been so beautifully filmed.I can't express enough how incredible it is. It's a masterpiece and I will treasure my copy always..
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