Neil Young Journeys

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  • Opened June 29, 2012 
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • PG | Brief Thematic Material, Some Drug References and Language

  • In May of 2011, Neil Young drove a 1956 Crown Victoria from his idyllic hometown of Omemee, Ontario to downtown Toronto's iconic Massey Hall where he intimately performed the last two nights of his solo world tour. Along the drive, Young recounted insightful and introspective stories from his youth to filmmaker Jonathan Demme. Demme, a long-time fan and collaborator, captured these tales of Young's childhood and masterfully weaved them together with his mesmerizing music including songs from the 2010 album Le Noise and powerful renditions of classics including “Ohio”, Hey Hey, My My", “I Believe in You” and previously unreleased songs "Leia" and "You Never Call." Through the tunes and the tales, Demme portrays a personal, retrospective look into the heart and soul of the artist. Young's intense performances are presented in full, along with passages from the funny and sometimes wistful ride into town. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Neil Young, Bob Young, Ben Young
  • Director: Jonathan Demme
  • Genres: Documentary

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Worst Movie Ever!

by catbutt

I could hardly believe that professionals made this movie! I was convinced it was amateur until I saw the closing credits. Too many horrible close up shots of Neil, that lasted way too long. ...

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Neil Young JOurneys

by lltopmom

Disappointing. If you are a die hard Neil YOung fan you will probably like it but as an intro to Neil I wouldn't recommend it. Plays more newer songs than old fan favorites and a lot of the...

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

It certainly stays alive in this spare and intriguing film directed by Jonathan Demme, who has helmed two previous Young concert films. Read full review

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New York Daily News
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Of course, the music is the thing and the sounds here earn Demme's reverence. Read full review

75
Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

Journeys, shot on the last two nights of Young's 2011 solo world tour, is essential Neil Young. Read full review

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Peter Hartlaub

Half of one song is performed with a speck of saliva on the camera. More casual fans will twist in their chairs uncomfortably, wishing that a roadie would walk up and wipe it off. Neil Young die-hards will cherish the spittle. Read full review

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Neil Young in "Neil Young Journeys."