SummaryThe Love We Make, a film directed by Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the World Trade Centre’s destruction. Chronicling the planning and performance of “The Concert for New York City,” the benefit concert that took place less than six weeks after the ... Read More
Directed By:Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles
The Love We Make
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Metascore
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78% Positive
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Nov 9, 2011
83
Mostly, though, the pleasure of The Love We Make comes from watching one of the most famous musicians in the world looking totally chill, whether he's rehearsing with his band or casually chatting with Bill Clinton.
Nov 10, 2011
80
While the documentary stops short of hagiography, it offers a delicate portrait of a man with an extraordinarily youthful energy and enthusiasm for music, people and life.
Nov 11, 2011
75
The magical mystery that is Paul McCartney may never be solved, but for fans (the line forms behind me), the new documentary The Love We Make includes some memorable displays of his world-conquering charm.
Nov 10, 2011
70
Captured mostly in gorgeous black and white, The Love We Make is alternately trite, touching, funny and fascinating.
Nov 10, 2011
67
The Love We Make provides sufficient behind-the-scenes nuggets for diehard fans of McCartney and Maysles alike.
Nov 8, 2011
60
What does resonate is how the film captures McCartney in laid-back ambassador mode, walking around in midtown and turning big names into awestruck fanboys.
Dec 15, 2011
25
I know this is heresy on a number of fronts, but much of The Love We Make is boring.
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Production Company:
- Maysles Films
- MPL Communications
Release Date:Nov 11, 2011
Duration:1 h 34 m
Tagline:A chronicle of Paul McCartney's cathartic journey through New York City in the aftermath of 9/11
