Lambert & Stamp

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: April 3, 2015

4.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Ratings

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MarcDoyleApr 4, 2015

The first half of the film is exciting as the story of Chris Stamp and Lambert weaves itself into the story of the Hi Numbers (The Who), but as the second half of the film centers much more around those two figures, and you never hear muchThe first half of the film is exciting as the story of Chris Stamp and Lambert weaves itself into the story of the Hi Numbers (The Who), but as the second half of the film centers much more around those two figures, and you never hear much about the post-Tommy Who, it loses so much steam.… Expand

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TVJerryMay 21, 2015

Don't see this film hoping to enjoy a history of The Who. Although their timeline is covered, the majority of this doc is about the duo that managed them. Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert wanted to be filmmakers, so they decided to find a musicDon't see this film hoping to enjoy a history of The Who. Although their timeline is covered, the majority of this doc is about the duo that managed them. Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert wanted to be filmmakers, so they decided to find a music group for their subject. This grew into a very influential partnership with the band. This film's biggest flaw is the lack of editorial judgment. Almost every quote goes on too long. After the point is made, they stumble on, repeating themselves. It is crammed with frantically edited footage of the band from all stages (on and off), but the focus is on the titular characters, who drone on in endless soundbites. For hardcore fans of The Who or lovers of rock history sidebars.… Expand

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ajs101May 24, 2015

These guys wanted to be movie makers, The Who were their project into that industry. BUT, there is hardly any movie film of the embryonic band. Lot's of still photos of the 1960's strung together to simulate movie pictures and to distractThese guys wanted to be movie makers, The Who were their project into that industry. BUT, there is hardly any movie film of the embryonic band. Lot's of still photos of the 1960's strung together to simulate movie pictures and to distract from the lack of movie pictures. Sorry, I had to fight the zzz-'s. This movie is boring and disappointing… Expand

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