We've waited years for someone to make a great documentary about the Replacements and we are very fortunate that Gorman was up to the challenge. How do you capture the story of the greatest band ever? I don't know, but Gorman nailed it. He accomplished exactly what he set out to do, tell a story. No music necessary. Gorman leaves you with a thirst for the Replacements that can only be compared to a dehydrated hangover. Make sure your vinyl bar is stocked before you go. You will need a Replacements fix immediately after the show. I loved the movie. I've been a fan since 1985 and the film makes you want to jump right in and tell your story of how you "got it" the first time you heard one of their albums.
Certain thoughts, which have been debated for years, come to mind as you watch the film. Did the Replacements really break up in 1991 or was it over when Bob got kicked out of the band? Did Paul need the chaos of Bob to produce some of his greatest material? Did he need to be Stuck In The Middle of the Stinson brothers? A great band continued to produce great songs after Bob left, but was it The Replacements or The re-Replacements? I don't know. I love all their albums and the way they progressed through the years right up to when Paul finally asks Someone Take The Wheel. Gorman did an excellent job of capturing a period of time when a mythical band called The Replacements ruled Left Of The Dial.
Certain thoughts, which have been debated for years, come to mind as you watch the film. Did the Replacements really break up in 1991 or was it over when Bob got kicked out of the band? Did Paul need the chaos of Bob to produce some of his greatest material? Did he need to be Stuck In The Middle of the Stinson brothers? A great band continued to produce great songs after Bob left, but was it The Replacements or The re-Replacements? I don't know. I love all their albums and the way they progressed through the years right up to when Paul finally asks Someone Take The Wheel. Gorman did an excellent job of capturing a period of time when a mythical band called The Replacements ruled Left Of The Dial.