The outstanding songs of Simon included in this film are beyond entertaining... they express soulful themes. Director Alex Gibney made a wise choice in structuring this film. Thankfully, there are no talking heads which so many music docs depend on. The conversations mostly flow from Paul Simon, during studio sessions and various concerts.
The scene about Simon's brief marriage to Carrie Fisher focused more on photographs of them. I felt that all three of his wives got the short shrift. While it's clear that Simon adores his wife Edie, and they've shared a long, successful partnership, she could have been highlighted more.
The film makes several references to the struggles between Simon and Garfunkel, and why Paul decided to forge his own path. He makes a few biting comments which could be misconstrued, but maybe at this point Simon is not too concerned about what fans and critics might say.
As good as this film is, there was a missed opportunity in Part 2 regarding the brilliant musicians, vocalists, and dancers from South Africa, Jamaica, and Brazil. These gifted people were essential contributors in expanding Simon's repertoire. They are shown on old footage, but most are not acknowledged by name. The film could have remedied this by using screen text, to give them their due credit. Also wonderful are the vocalists from VOCES8, who recently worked with Simon.
The scene about Simon's brief marriage to Carrie Fisher focused more on photographs of them. I felt that all three of his wives got the short shrift. While it's clear that Simon adores his wife Edie, and they've shared a long, successful partnership, she could have been highlighted more.
The film makes several references to the struggles between Simon and Garfunkel, and why Paul decided to forge his own path. He makes a few biting comments which could be misconstrued, but maybe at this point Simon is not too concerned about what fans and critics might say.
As good as this film is, there was a missed opportunity in Part 2 regarding the brilliant musicians, vocalists, and dancers from South Africa, Jamaica, and Brazil. These gifted people were essential contributors in expanding Simon's repertoire. They are shown on old footage, but most are not acknowledged by name. The film could have remedied this by using screen text, to give them their due credit. Also wonderful are the vocalists from VOCES8, who recently worked with Simon.