Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
positive
8(62%)
mixed
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88
As Nirvana's Kurt Cobain acknowledges in the opening quote, without the Pixies there would be no "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
83
It's a lively, charming film, and if it gave us a little more of the band's history, it would be perfect. As it is, it's a perfect introduction to some great songs and fascinating characters.
75
The documentary dashes any lingering hope that Pixies would ever record a new album, even though it makes no definitive statement to that effect.
75
The film doesn't dwell on bad feelings, and anyone looking for lurid details won't find them. But fans will love the live footage of this still-powerful band ripping through a virtual greatest-hits set.
70
The Pixies are back together, the music is as unbelievable as ever and what more could you ask for?
70
Picture is targeted at the already initiated, but directors Steve Cantor and Matthew Galkin deftly resolve one often glaring problem with tribute documentaries -- making those who might not care do so.
70
Boring people who made extraordinary music, the Pixies are inexplicable. In attempting to demystify them, the directors Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin achieve the opposite.
67
Apparently fit and reasonably trim, Deal's honesty touches a nerve that the band's music only gnawed on back in the day.
60
The entire affair looks and feels like a reality television show minus the cheap drama.
58
The concert footage, which is exceptionally well photographed and recorded, offers clips of varying lengths from a wealth of songs. The rest of the film glimpses the stress disorders that can develop when average people with problems become popular celebrities.
