Adam Clayton, Beth Orton, Bono
This documentary on the legendary singer-songwriter features performances by those musicians he has influenced. Woven through a riveting tribute is a career-spanning interview with the man himself. Sp...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 14, 2006
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February 7, 2009Loves the Leonard but the movie just weren't all that. Dominated by ho-hum guest artist concert footage.
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July 7, 2006This documentary on Leonard Cohen is a very good analysis of who this singer/songwriter/poet really is. It showcases many great performances of Cohen's songs by many of today's alternative artists. Some highlights include "If It Be Your Will" by Antony and "Halleluijah" by Rufus ...( read more)
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November 9, 2008Fantastic music, though I was expecting more of an emphasis on the music/concert than on Cohen (they interrupted every song with interviews; I wish they could have been separate). Also, there was no sign of Teddy Thompson performing The Future, even though it's on the CD...
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December 7, 2006Sure, these musicians love the guy, but why and how exactly is he a legend?
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April 11, 2008What a disappointment. A critic wrote a review that went "Moments so beautiful, it brought me to tears." Well, this movie brought me to tears all right, I was bored to tears that is. Is this a documentary? Or a concert movie? Half of this movie, no exaggeration, are close-ups of ...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
July 14, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
July 14, 2006
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
The strength and beauty of Cohen's songs is, if anything, enhanced by the treatment they get from such folk legends -- and legends in the making -- as Kate and Anna McGarrigle, and Kate's son and daug... full review
June 22, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
It's enough to send fans and converts alike to the Cohen library for more of the master himself. full review
June 22, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The raspy-voiced troubadour is celebrated in the mesmerizing documentary Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. full review
June 21, 2006
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Cohen's songs are both universal and deeply personal. Even when we're listening to him alone in our room, we still feel like part of the world. full review
March 31, 2006
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Captures the elegance, wit, spiritual longing and deep hum-ability of Cohen's work. full review
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