Mistaken for Strangers
Comedy, Documentary, Music
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2013
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Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
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Runtime:
75 min
Release date:
19 Sep 2013
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$137,460
Awards:
2 wins & 2 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The best thing about Mistaken for Strangers, a new documentary about the band the National, is that you don't have to be a fan to enjoy it.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
4 Apr 2014
fresh:
The finest rock doc since Anvil: The Story of Anvil.
– Owen Gleiberman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr 2014
fresh:
Very "meta," very funny and very, very touching.
– Ben Rayner,
Toronto Star,
3 Apr 2014
fresh:
For all their obvious differences, the bond between affable Tom and laser-intense Matt reveals itself in ways both subtle and profound.
– Sheri Linden,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr 2014
fresh:
Alternately hilarious, cringe-inducing, inspiring, depressing, stupid and profoundly intelligent.
– Chris Talbott,
Associated Press,
3 Apr 2014