BrianSez's Review

Summary - Good 3.0

From the title, you might think that this movie about backup singers would highlight some frustration at not making it to the big-league. However, you soon gain a deeper appreciation for the chops that these ultimate professionals really bring to the table. And that credibility comes from the stars themselves, like Springsteen, Jagger, and Sting – who are very quick to point out how great they are. Probably the only difference from them and the stars is a matter of opportunity and timing. One of the highlighted singers, Darlene Love, did have a relatively brief moment in the spotlight herself, and a few other backup singers (Luther Vandross, Cheryl Crow) had appearances and are now stars. As documentaries go, 20 Feet is fascinating for music lovers. You will see mesmerizing performances from Tina Turnker and the Ikettes, Joe Cocker, the Stones, Sting, David Bowie, Lynard Skynard and others. That said, my one complaint is that there wasn’t more actual singing or dissecting of the famous backup jobs. Also, I really wish they had had Clare Torry from Pink Floyd’s ‘Great Gig in the Sky’, or maybe the famous Bob Marley and the Wailers backups.

Acting - Really Great 4.5

Film - Good 3.0

Edge - Tame 1.5

Reality - Natural 1.0

2 Comments

• Wick Jul 29, 2013 5:04PM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Yeah. It’s a bit of a hunt to find it in the theaters now, but I’ll bet it’s gonna be OD soon.

• BrianSez Jul 29, 2013 3:06PM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Looks like a movie I should see!

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