Blur: No Distance Left to Run (2010)

93% of critics liked it
(14 reviews)
90% of users liked it
(217 ratings)

A film about Blur.

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By: Will Lovelace), 32 (Dylan Southern
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

On DVD: Mar 23, 2010
Studio: Adventure Pictures

Critic Reviews

Philip Wilding, Empire Magazine
Unexpectedly revealing interviews and some stunning live footage make this one of the better band behind-the-scenes.
Dave Calhoun, Time Out
Neither a weak cash-in nor a by-numbers talking-heads fest, the film boasts exceptional live footage.
, Film4
As the narrative culminates in the spectacular Glastonbury and Hyde Park performances, you feel the sense of celebration - of both the comeback and the career as a whole - is deserved, and Southern and Lovelace do it justice.
Ben Machell, Times [UK]
It's a genteel ride, best enjoyed by fans, but this film also doubles as the most satisfying account of fractured friendships reforged among 40-year-old Englishmen you'll see this year.
Edward Porter, Sunday Times (UK)
A comprehensive but unsurprising account of Blur's history.
Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK]
It's an engaging film, and may well win Blur new fans.
Sophie Ivan, Little White Lies
Easy as it is to hate reunion tour films, this doesn't exactly fit the bill. Blur may be ageing but they aren't arrogant arseholes milking their loyal fanbase for every last penny.
Michael Bonner, Uncut Magazine [UK]
A solid enough document of the band's history, then. But one very much made on their own terms.
David Parkinson, Radio Times
It may not convert unbelievers and there are flashes of self-congratulation about the enterprise, but it's hard not to admire the artistic integrity that impelled Blur before it pushed Albarn and Coxon apart.
David Edwards, Daily Mirror [UK]
A celebration of music and friendship, and a document of the vacuousness of Cool Britannia, documentaries don't get any better.
Anthony Quinn, Independent
A rather indulgent documentary on the career-arc of Britpop's favourites.
Allan Hunter, Daily Express
A cut above the average music documentary.
Charlotte O'Sullivan, This is London
Essential viewing for people fascinated by the Nineties music scene of the Nineties. Pop history is written by musicians who get on with journalists. Watch and learn how it's done.
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon
A well made, thoroughly engaging music documentary that is, needless to say, something of a must-see for Blur fans.

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Anthony L

I'm a fan of Blur and I'm interested in them as a band but I found this film interesting to a point. Their getting together again gig last year was nice but having seen them at Hyde park was also disappointing, expensive and over-hyped. Lets just say they made a lot of money… More
I'm a fan of Blur and I'm interested in them as a band but I found this film interesting to a point. Their getting together again gig last year was nice but having seen them at Hyde park was also disappointing, expensive and over-hyped. Lets just say they made a lot of money and this film helped the cause. Last time I saw them previous to that was only about 7 years ago, not that big a deal I don't think, I found it all to be a bit same old, same old to be honest. Still, this film ain't bad, if anything you can have a good laugh at how stupid Damon is (Although musically, he's a genius) especially when coming up with things such as; 'I never fit into the politics of the place' when referring to himself as a 10 year old boy who just moved to Essex. Graham Coxon comes of well though, in a 'I was a twat but at least I can admit it and I'm not anymore' kind of way. Sooo, yeah, it's ok but I would suggest this one is for fans only.
Sarah G

A brilliant documentary highlighting the highs and lows of one of Britain's most successful groups and of course one of my favourite bands. Gives a really insightful look into the unique friendships each member formed over the course of the band's 20 year career. Absolutely… More
A brilliant documentary highlighting the highs and lows of one of Britain's most successful groups and of course one of my favourite bands. Gives a really insightful look into the unique friendships each member formed over the course of the band's 20 year career. Absolutely loved it. Defiantly worth the watch! Forgot how much I loved their music.