The Sparks Brothers

Focus Features | Release Date: June 18, 2021

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Ratings

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naudJun 21, 2021

Infectiously warm introduction (for many) and tribute to a duo who’s been right here all along. Its hard not to be won over by both the music and the filmmaking. The film should serve its purpose of generating new fans while Ron and RussellInfectiously warm introduction (for many) and tribute to a duo who’s been right here all along. Its hard not to be won over by both the music and the filmmaking. The film should serve its purpose of generating new fans while Ron and Russell are still with us. We loved it.… Expand

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davemelbourne58Jun 20, 2021

You know a movie is good when you can make a band that I was aware of in the 70's and 80's, but a band that I didn't know too much about, and make that band FASCINATING. I loved this movie.The Mael brothers are eccentric, and yet quiteYou know a movie is good when you can make a band that I was aware of in the 70's and 80's, but a band that I didn't know too much about, and make that band FASCINATING. I loved this movie.The Mael brothers are eccentric, and yet quite normal. Their self -depracating humor shines through in this movie. I think it's that humor that bonds these two brothers to continue making music to this day. I am so glad I took a chance on learning more on why the "Sparks Brothers' are able to take a licking and keep on ticking close to 50 years on in their fascinating career. Dont leave during the credits, either. I don't even like their music, and yet I still love this band thanks to this movie.… Expand

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sergiopalma02Nov 16, 2021

I had no idea who these guys were as I walked into the theater. I walked out still having no idea who they are. I tried listening to their music on the drive home and it was pretty terrible.

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TVJerryJun 22, 2021

Brothers/bandmates Ron and Russell Mael have been recording and playing around the world since 1967, but many people (myself included) have never heard of them. This doc features the duo in a “formal” studio interview, as well as numerousBrothers/bandmates Ron and Russell Mael have been recording and playing around the world since 1967, but many people (myself included) have never heard of them. This doc features the duo in a “formal” studio interview, as well as numerous musicians who’ve been involved with or influenced by them. There’s also a lot of stills and footage detailing most of their output. Surprisingly, they’ve been prolific and popular all this time and this is an entertaining way to discover them. The only complaint (even the 2:15 running time didn’t get tiresome) is that there’s almost no insight into their personal life. It’s a quirky movie that echoes Sparks’s eccentric style by showcasing their fascinating and innovative creative output.… Expand

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MATMJul 23, 2022

Appreciate thoroughness, but needed to be cut shorter to tell a tighter story.

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Richard552Aug 16, 2022

This doc features the duo in a “formal” studio interview, as well as numerous musicians who’ve been involved with or influenced by them. $1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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