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In his second film, former commercial director Jeff Feuerzeig tackles the documentary format, introducing the world to Daniel Johnston -- a reclusive musical genius now in the throes of manic depressi...( read more 
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MCT:September 2, 2008
About 2/3 of this is interesting. The rest is aimless and at its worst, condescending. Johnston's lack of participation is a critical absence.
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MCT:July 30, 2008Wasn't a fan, before this. I was comming in because I heard it was good movie, in of itself, and it is, it's a great, haunting and hilarious documentary. I dont think Daniel Johnston is the greatest living song-writer, but I can see a definite line o...(read more) f inlfluences that can be traced back to his music and sensibilities, that are important enough.
Whether or not you like his music or art, isn't really the point, it's an amazing story, of love, fame, madness, art, religion, family, and community (it takes a village to raise a child, and an small army to keep Johnstn just alive and functioning, not to mention getting his work distributed).
Though in the end it's more bittwesweet, than tragic, Jonston's still alive, living with his parents, writing songs to a girl he hasn't seen since college, jamming with kids off the street, and of course, fighting off the devil. -
MCT:April 7, 2008Never heard of this dude. I take it the dark subject matter this depressed guy sings about wouldn't be commercially successful.
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MCT:October 30, 2007Very interesting, I for one have been listening to his music for about a year. I saw a preview for this movie and decided to check him out. He is a very talented musician but he has a lot of demons. Makes me wonder how popular he would be if he had never started taking acid, he was always off but I think that really pushed him over the edge. If you are a fan of music you will find this documentary interesting.
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MCT:October 26, 2007
One of the best documentaries I've seen to date about the rize and fall of a manic depressant singer.
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MCT:October 26, 2007Great musical documentary about disturbed genius, Daniel Johnston. This may not make detractors suddenly love his work, but they'll at least understand him a little better.
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MCT:October 4, 2007
a remarkable documentary on a cult musician and artist that was on the verge of greatness but ultimately hindered by his own demons...through audio recordings and home video lies a very intimate recollection of his struggles to live out his dreams...its a story that is heartbreaking but also at the same time very much inspiring
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MCT:September 13, 2007
Great movie about a great artist. Heartfelt and done in a way that doesn't feel exploitative. See It!!!
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MCT:August 29, 2007
The Devil and Daniel Johnston tells the haunting life of musician and artist Daniel Johnston, on a crusade for earnest creativity. Jeff Feuerzig's 110-minute collage like documentary charts Daniel's life unfolding through this visual train wreck; battling the insurmountable manic depression mental illness, drug experiments, obsession with the devil, mental hospitals, a lost contract with a major record, isolation, a thirst for love, and lost love. His raw, soulful, musical genius influences the likes of Nirvana, Beck, MTV, Austin, Texas and the entire underground music scene, and allows us to delve in the world of one of music's greatest songwriters.
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MCT:August 7, 2007
Painful and interesting to watch. I don't know if this guy was a genius or not. I think that his music just had a lot of pain in it. The way he expressed himself is what people consider genius but he was truly haunted by his demons.
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MCT:June 24, 2007
This movie could have turned out being a freak show, it is instead a respectful portrait of a manic depressive artistic genius, proving once again how creativity and insanity are often linked along.
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MCT:June 3, 2007
Great documentary on an amazing musician and artist. It's really interesting to see how his manic depression has affected his life and the music he makes. Totally worth seeing.
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MCT:May 29, 2007
Here we have a fascinating documentary about a musical genius in Daniel Johnston. While his music is fascinating and more than meets the eye, it's really just a vehicle to delve into a troubled yet possibly brilliant mind. Stories like this are awesome... perfect for the medium of documentary filmmaking. Being able to watch a film about a subject, with music written and performed by the subject himself is just so sweet. In true documentary fashion, we basically follow Daniel from a young boy up to his current age. Daniel, just like so many other gifted artists has a mind that seems to be at war with itself, and this makes for compelling viewing. Being someone who has been around my share of individuals with mental illness, I found it fascinating. Never does the film seem to attack or condemn Daniel for his questionable decisions; it simply presents the story for all to watch. Tragic, touching, and supremely insightful... do not miss this one.
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MCT:May 29, 2007
Most amazing documentary I've ever seen. It peers into the soul and creation of Daniel Johnston's music so creatively. The music is used well as the director tells his tragic story.
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MCT:May 9, 2007
Incredibly interesting, well done documentary about an incredibly interesting individual called Daniel Johnston - an underground songwriter who has become an icon in certain circles, and experienced a bevy of mental problems in his life (having been institutionalized several times). This is a very personal documentary about a very solitary individual who creates very quirky (brilliant in its own way) art and music, and its so damn interesting. You don't have to know anything about Daniel Johnston to like this - I didn't know anything about him (except for having seen him interviewed on MTV Canada a couple days ago and being intrigued by that) when I started watching the film, and by the end I was well up to date, and very enriched by the experience. Extremely good documentary about an extremely interesting dude - what's not to like?
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MCT:April 10, 2007
This film is just the big black number nine on a christmas tree. A wonderful documentary and funny as hell.
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MCT:April 6, 2007
A troubled individual that has moments of brilliance. An engaging film that gives a unfiltered glimpse into mental illness.
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MCT:March 27, 2007
Daniel Johnston has led an amazing life. His music does require a certain taste, but those who love him - really love him. I like his artwork, he has such a large collection and a style all his own.
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MCT:March 19, 2007
Amazingly well (and tragic) put together documentary. The extra features were funny, then awkward, and then sad. Just like the movie.
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MCT:March 19, 2007Let me tell you a little story, bout an artist groing old, some they try for fame & glory, others.... arent so bold ;)
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