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| The Future Is Unwritten | 
 enlarge | Director: Julian Temple
Actor: Joe Strummer
Studio: Sony Legacy
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 3151
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Explicit Lyrics, Hifi Sound, Surround Sound, Thx, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: SMVD731784D
UPC: 886973178492
EAN: 0886973178492
ASIN: B0017WI5W0
Theatrical Release Date: July 8, 2008
Release Date: July 8, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 IT'S A ROCKIN WORLD September 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's a rockin' world make no mistake about it. These are the words of one Joe Strummer. But in my opinion and as this doc will attest the world is a not as rockin' as it was when Mr. Strummer was still with us. The story of the man, his bands and his influence on the world regardless of whether or not they could understand him. As pointed out in the DVD by one fan, "you guys are great but I can't understand the words." Joe replys simply. " That's ashame because the words are really great."
 sad, final years of a legend August 10, 2008
It's still hard to believe that Joe is gone. There will be no long hoped for Clash reunion, just a nice bunch of memories and some of the greatest songs ever committed to vinyl. As for the doc - it was a sober reminder for both the fan - and Joe - of how far the fall can be. Joe was starting from scratch with a scrappy young band, an indie label with no money and his past always hanging over his head. You can see a bit of weariness in his eyes and hear it in his voice - but on stage, though less animated, he was still in control. And while his later work wasn't anywhere near the quality of his Clash work, it was still vibrant and relevant. How many 40+ year old rockers can say that? Overall though - a little depressing...
 Love it, but... August 16, 2008
I'm a huge Joe Strummer fan, so naturally I grab anything I can that's in any way related to him. As far as this movie's concerned, I came away feeling good, but not really with a sense that I understood Joe any more. Of course it was biased--the interviews were with people who were friends with Joe, so why would it be negative?--but I was pleased with the honesty presented. Friends expressed dismay about Joe's sudden change from rockabilly Woody Mellor to punk rock Joe Strummer and the subsequent attitude change; the film painted him as a social activist, but with womanizing tendencies; and it showed how all of it was an act. However, a great deal of the time it felt like it was more about, "Hey, look what famous person I got to interview for this movie who had no association with Joe Strummer whatsoever!" Johnny Depp? C'mon...at least Steve Buscemi and John Cusack were actual fans who'd interacted with Joe, but a great deal of the celebrities featured in the film seemed to be there for show, not for any real attempt to understand Joe.
In the end I liked the movie. I wish it would have covered more of his early years, his own philosophies and perhaps more interviews with family members. The focus was mainly on the Clash, which as a fan I don't mind too much--it just makes it a bit more difficult to separate Joe from his successful band, which I had really hoped the film would accomplish.
Death is a Star August 17, 2008
Excellent overview of Joe Strummer's much too short existence. Old friends sitting around a campfire and animations of Joe's drawings were great structural touches. Too bad Paul Simonon opted out.
The Future Is A Bit Dimmer August 25, 2008
I loved this documentary, it really told the full story of a creative spirit that got his message out and carried on long after the areanas were empty and the pint glasses were washed. Joe Strummer was a unique singer songwritter who embraced the political and social turmoil of the late seventies and put them to a musical score that is as vibrant today in its message as it was then.
By telling the mans story through the thoughts and feelings of his friends and aquaintences you truely can understand the mesure of this man and his music, we were lucky to have him on this planet and we miss him dearly this film helps to explain why.
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