At 2 hours 20, there's a feeling some of the edit could have been a little more brutal as sequences are repeated for no narrative gain, a somewhat surprising touch given how much footage was on hand to editors.

It doesn’t have any revelatory, never-before-seen footage; instead, it draws from previously available live recordings and television interviews. We have premium ad space available on the home page and sponsorship available on The Pop Culture Beast Show, our hilarious and popular podcast (formerly known as SHOW). glides through different eras of the musician's life, avoiding the rules of the genre to achieve a more appropriate understanding of the subject.Its makers bill it as a “cinematic experience,” but while the “experience” part can’t be quibbled with, its hodgepodge of low-quality source elements often make it anything but “cinematic. Featuring footage of Bowie performing and being interviewed as well as previously unseen concert footage released by his estate, the documentary follows his creative journey to become one of the most successful artists in musical history. Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, MOONAGE DAYDREAM is the first officially sanctioned film to explore Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey, guided by Bowie’s own narration. Poster/Leaflet - a poster/leaflet featuring an essay by critic Jonathan Romney and technical credits.

Personally, I would’ve appreciated a subtitle option that showed the source material of the videos used, similar to what Criterion did for The Velvet Underground documentary last year.There’s a great idea for a film in here, but the material might have been better served as either a shorter non-linear experience or as a longer, more detail-oriented documentary examination. While there is plenty of David Bowie to be seen in this movie, Brett Morgen gets creative with his use of archival footage. Bowie’s voice is frequently heard, often pulled from interview appearances and repurposed as a sort of narration, albeit one that is as much a performance as Ziggy Stardust.

Brett Morgen’s Moonage Daydream is perhaps one of the most immersive documentaries ever made on any musician. The DVD and Blu-ray of Moonage Daydream that was released last year had little to no bonus features.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Surrounds are active, offering panning effects and channel separation, and there's a fuller sound for concert performances.