Rotten
Is there enough material to merit a documentary on the making of Wilco's last album?
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco
2002 · 1h 32m · Unrated
Documentary, Music
Directed by
Sam Jones
Overview
A documentary by photographer Sam Jones documenting American rock band Wilco recording their fourth album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Originally intended as a showcase of the band's creative process, the film crew catches unexpected complications between the band and its record label and problems among the band members themselves.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
88%
Tomatometer
Fresh
If you aren't already a fan of Wilco, a critical darling led by the talented and wily songwriter Jeff Tweedy, the film does little to enlighten or recruit.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
Woven together handsomely, recalling sixties' rockumentary milestones from Lonely Boy to Don't Look Back.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Rotten
The film doesn't show enough of the creative process or even of what was created for the non-fan to figure out what makes Wilco a big deal.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
A cohesive demonstration of why Wilco, as a whole, is one of the most compelling musical entities working today.
Wendy Case, Detroit News
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