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Neil Young Journeys

2012 · 1h 27m · PG Documentary, Music
Directed by Jonathan Demme

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Overview

In May of 2011, Neil Young drove a 1956 Crown Victoria from his idyllic hometown of Omemee, Ontario to downtown Toronto's iconic Massey Hall where he intimately performed the last two nights of his solo world tour. Along the drive, Young recounted insightful and introspective stories from his youth to filmmaker Jonathan Demme. Through the tunes and the tales, Demme portrays a personal, retrospective look into the heart and soul of the artist.

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All reviews
88%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The concert camera work is sometimes a little tight for comfort (not really interested in Young's bridge work), though it adds to the intensity.

Paul de Barros, Seattle Times
Fresh

On its own terms, "Neil Young Journeys" is an enjoyable concert film of a solo show in Toronto, interspersed with memories of his Canadian boyhood.

Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rotten

"Journeys" is simply a trip most need not take.

Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh

I'd say the movie does a fine job of completing the trilogy, but I wouldn't be surprised if Demme and Young have more in them yet.

Dan DeLuca, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh

Like Young, Demme often takes an iconoclastic route. This is in part a concert film, yes, but not a traditional one.

Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic

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