Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.
Fun for fans and a healthy primer for those previously unaware, the film's overall air of fawning worship makes it feel softer than befits such a gruff, roguish figure.
– Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan 2011
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A diverting if hagiographic documentary with an unprintable subtitle.
– Andy Webster,
New York Times,
20 Jan 2011
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It's a quietly witty film, much like the dude himself.
– Joshua Rothkopf,
Time Out New York,
26 Jan 2011
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This 65-year-old gentleman with the distinctive facial hair and penchant for Nazi memorabilia is not only a certifiable rock god, he's also one of the most thoughtful fellas you'll ever find grinding our mega-decibels on a bass guitar.
– Ted Fry,
Seattle Times,
3 Feb 2011
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This parade of admiration is almost as exhausting as the experience of a Motorhead concert