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Led Zeppelin doc on Netflix
Posted on 6/7/25 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 6/7/25 at 9:24 pm
If you’re a huge Zeppelin fan, go ahead and watch. I appreciated it. There’s some very good footage from early on. Very cool. Music lovers will appreciate it.
But it’s not at all a good documentary in the entertaining sense. Since it’s “the only authorized documentary” and the members were involved…
It’s 2 hours and they didn’t even get to 1970. They didn’t cover any of the absolutely wild shite that they did in the 70s. None of the touring wildness. Nothing on Bonham’s demons and the crazy drinking that led to his death. There’s no voiceover or anything like that. Just the guys talking occasionally and music.
Lots of music and performances. If you’re into that you’ll enjoy it. It’s just a very very paint by numbers, safe, somewhat boring doc. For such a great band that had many interesting things involved with them, just far too safe a doc.
(To be honest I’m being really nice. For anyone but the biggest zeppelin fans this was an abysmally bad doc)
But it’s not at all a good documentary in the entertaining sense. Since it’s “the only authorized documentary” and the members were involved…
It’s 2 hours and they didn’t even get to 1970. They didn’t cover any of the absolutely wild shite that they did in the 70s. None of the touring wildness. Nothing on Bonham’s demons and the crazy drinking that led to his death. There’s no voiceover or anything like that. Just the guys talking occasionally and music.
Lots of music and performances. If you’re into that you’ll enjoy it. It’s just a very very paint by numbers, safe, somewhat boring doc. For such a great band that had many interesting things involved with them, just far too safe a doc.
(To be honest I’m being really nice. For anyone but the biggest zeppelin fans this was an abysmally bad doc)
This post was edited on 6/7/25 at 9:38 pm
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Posted on 6/7/25 at 10:04 pm to Fun Bunch
Just started it
Is there anything actually new and revealing in it?
I mean I’ve read Hammer of the gods and seen sing remains the same, seen a bunch of interviews over the years
But I like the band so I’ll probably finish it
Is there anything actually new and revealing in it?
I mean I’ve read Hammer of the gods and seen sing remains the same, seen a bunch of interviews over the years
But I like the band so I’ll probably finish it
Posted on 6/7/25 at 10:05 pm to Lawyered
I enjoyed it
Posted on 6/7/25 at 10:15 pm to Lawyered
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Is there anything actually new and revealing in it?
No.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 11:30 pm to Lawyered
There’s nothing new to learn. The mystery that helped build one of, if not the greatest rock band ever is gone.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 1:39 pm to Lawyered
That was underwhelming
Posted on 6/8/25 at 2:09 pm to Lawyered
I started it last night and have about 45 minutes left on it. I’m enjoying it but it is definitely fairly boring and disappointing though.
As much as I like the music I don’t really need to see full performances of songs from their early days. Just play a clip of it and move on instead of watching them play Babe I’m Gonna Leave You for five straight minutes.
And I know it’s about them “becoming” the band, but I want to hear about their wildness in the 70s too. So that’s another big disappointment as well.
As much as I like the music I don’t really need to see full performances of songs from their early days. Just play a clip of it and move on instead of watching them play Babe I’m Gonna Leave You for five straight minutes.
And I know it’s about them “becoming” the band, but I want to hear about their wildness in the 70s too. So that’s another big disappointment as well.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 2:56 pm to CocomoLSU
Well I know this is not a popular opinion, but an honest, true documentary on Led Zeppelin would have to include all the plagiarism and sexual assault of underage girls
letting the song play all the way through is a good way to fill time
letting the song play all the way through is a good way to fill time
Posted on 6/8/25 at 3:03 pm to OWLFAN86
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letting the song play all the way through is a good way to fill time
Then this doc isn’t necessary if that’s the case. Because you can just watch one of their concert DVDs instead and see performances of the songs.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 3:21 pm to CocomoLSU
Agree
based upon your comments, I probably won't tune in
I generally trust your take of movies/shows etc
based upon your comments, I probably won't tune in
I generally trust your take of movies/shows etc
Posted on 6/8/25 at 6:18 pm to Fun Bunch
Just finished it. Not bad
A little too long.
A little too long.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 6:27 pm to CocomoLSU
Maybe there's a "Being Led Zeppelin" on the way.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 7:01 pm to OWLFAN86
I thought it was supposed to be about the formation of the band, not the wild times on tour.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 7:35 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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Maybe there's a "Being Led Zeppelin" on the way
Man, I hope so. Went and saw this when it was out at the theater and enjoyed it. It is "safe" as was said, so it'd be cool to see some wild times. I doubt that happens though.
Posted on 6/8/25 at 7:52 pm to Fun Bunch
this doc is their origin story
there is a never before released Bonham interview utilized in the doc
I saw it at a theatre and it was fantastic
there is a never before released Bonham interview utilized in the doc
I saw it at a theatre and it was fantastic
Posted on 6/9/25 at 9:59 am to Fun Bunch
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It’s 2 hours and they didn’t even get to 1970. They didn’t cover any of the absolutely wild shite that they did in the 70s. None of the touring wildness. Nothing on Bonham’s demons and the crazy drinking that led to his death.
Um, the movie is titled "Becoming Led Zeppelin"...
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