Fresh
...Even those who haven't followed Young's every recent move could well find his performance here surprisingly captivating.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
2006 · 1h 39m · PG
Documentary, Music
Directed by
Jonathan Demme
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Overview
In March 2005, Neil Young was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Four days before he was scheduled for a lifesaving operation, he headed to Nashville, where he wrote and recorded the country folk album Prairie Wind with old friends and family members. After the successful operation and recovery period, he returned to Nashville that August to play at the famed Ryman Auditorium, once again gathering together friends and family for this special performance.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
90%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The best moments in the film are when Ellen Kuras's camera just sits there taking in the whole stage, the whole gorgeous ecosystem.
David Edelstein, New York Magazine/Vulture
Rotten
It doesn't penetrate his craggy mystique, or make us hear his music in a new way. Instead, it's the same old choir song.
Evelyn McDonnell, Miami Herald
Fresh
This Prairie Wind concert is one long sweet twang of wistful not-quite-regret.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
When it comes to pop-music icons, Neil Young is the full package.
Larry Rodgers, Arizona Republic
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