Rotten
It feels selectively edited toward a predetermined point of view.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey
Rock n Roll Fairy Tale
2013 · 1h 45m · R
Documentary, Music
Directed by
Ramona S. Diaz
Overview
Follows the real life rock-n-roll fairy tale story of Filipino Arnel Pineda, who was plucked from You Tube to become the front man for iconic American rock band, Journey, thereby becoming the latest performer to go from the Internet to real life celebrity. Having already overcome a life full of painful obstacles and now saddled with the immense pressures of leading a world renowned band and replacing a legendary singer, the film follows Arnel on this personal journey.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
62%
Tomatometer
Rotten
[Plods] from one performance to the next with unnecessary asides for veteran Journey members to talk about their own lives (trivia of interest to megafans and no one else).
Sara Stewart, New York Post
Rotten
As infectious as Pineda's enthusiasm is, "Don't Stop Believin' " too often relies on his inherent appeal as a film subject, rarely probing more deeply than the narrative he and his bandmates provide.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Rotten
Ms. Diaz settles for a flabby, repetitive showcase for the songs and an attaboy for their newest singer.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Fresh
Pineda's ebullience is infectious, and "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey" is a pleasant story of dreams coming true.
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times
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