Dio: Dreamers Never Die

This documentary was extremely well put together.

The interview subjects couldn't have been better chosen, the subjects broached were all relevant and interesting, and the ending was a fitting tribute.

The music that we have from RJD is never going away and for that I am grateful.

But as far as documenting the different eras of his importance, this movie does it and does it well.

From his days doing doo-wop (that may not be what it accepts is, but that's what I'm calling it), through his time attempting to still make music that people cared about in an era of grunge and then nu-metal, he obviously gave it everything he had.

Hail the horns! \m/

I remember first time I heard a song with Dio signing on it. It was Black Sabbath Neon Knights. Was always a Sabbath fan, so I was excited to hear a new song because there was the rumors of them breaking up (1980).

At first I was like "this isn't Black Sabbath", but then totally knew it was because of the godlike guitar riffage of Tony Ionmi. Then I was blown away and that monstrous voice! I remember me and a buddy sat there, silent, grinning like idiots. I was instantly a fan after thinking I wouldn't like Black Sabbath without Ozzy.

And, hilariously, there was a scene just like that in the movie. I almost died laughing.

But the movie is killer. From his first Elvis sounding band in the 50s through every band until his death.

Wendy Dio did a fantastic job with this documentary and have such a great gift to all Dio's fans.

I had seen him a bunch of times. He was always so great to his fans. He'd get right down there with everyone, shaking their hands and hugging them. Such an awesome person and so non typical for a star.

And I'm my opinion, Dio was THE best metal voice of all time. He is sorely missed.

R. I. P. RJD.

Like a lot of people my age (57) I've always known he was pretty great. But man... this is such a good documentary of him (I'd say rockumentary but that seems too limiting) and his inspiring life. I watched it on a whim. But I'll tell you if you ever liked any heavy metal at all and only watch one documentary about a "rock star" (again seems too limiting) watch this one. I never knew what a truly great person he was in addition to his increfible music skills. If this movie doesn't touch you in some way and also make you relive and feel good about your heavy metal days (then and/or now) nothing will.

It's a magnificent tribute to Ronnie James Dio. To me, he is the best metal vocalist ever!

Don Argott & Demian Fenton did it again.

It was so well-directed and greatly balanced. I recommend this to every fan of his or anyone else!

To me, it's among the top 5 music documentaries ever.

His career was examined almost excellently. Even me that I have everything that he had released, has some tips to learn.

Wish there was some talks about his come back era in Black Sabbath which leads to "Dehumanizer" release, his previous wife and his agnosticism.

Wish there were more metal musicians behaving like him.

8.5/10.

I loved this documentary and loved Ronnie very much. He treated me so well over the years and always treated me like family.

There was nobody like him and there will never be anyone who can replace him. He was truly magical and was a master at his craft.

I was saddened to see Scott Warren, Ronnie's keyboard player, was not included in the documentary. Scott should have been included! He was a part of Ronnie's band and family just like all the other band members were.

I'm not sure who's decision it was to cut him or not include him, but it was a poor choice, and I'm sure, very hurtful to Scott.