Steven Wilson - Insurgentes (2009)

So much average

hyped garbage

Fantastic!

Don't Believe the Hype

I'm blown away by every element of this film....the music, the art direction, the subject matter...all of it captures you deeply and you come away with a real sense of understanding.The honest commentary from these artistes is exactly what the music industry needs more of - uninhibited, unapologetic stand points. But it's not just hot air and opinion that we're hearing - these guys have the determination and commitment to their art to see their visions through, regardless of whether it makes them popular or not. Highly recommend this film for it's refreshing and perceptive approach. Really makes you stop and think. Hauntingly beautiful too.

At the beginning you'll find the movie kind of interesting, but each second that passes it becomes more than a movie; my senses got caught with the music that Steven creates and, even when he was the Star in the film, Lasse is the one that made possible this, his ideas complement what Wilson is trying to show. I really enjoyed it, I went to watch a "movie" and at the end of the credits I was more than satisfied with the result. The film shows the description about Wilson's career, since the beginning in his musical life and how does it evolves until our times. What's Wilson's perception about the ipods, the cellphones, the technology that disrupts our minds? These topics and more are debated in the film. Finally, this movie is perfect for those who are Steven's fans or those who loves the photography, cinematography, who are worried about the society in our time, those musicians who could discover a different point of view about this job. Hope you'll like it.Sorry if I had some mistakes

I had the privilege of seeing Insurgentes at the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen to a sold out screening with Steven and Lasse doing a Q&A after the film (what a night).Expectations was high knowing what two great artist in their field of work was and it DID NOT disappoint! Even though you probably don't know who Steven Wilson is his views and reflection on the music and industry today is more than universal and is something all people who generally loves music should see when they get a chance and I couldn't agree more with Mr. Wilson.The film is a collage of beautiful and haunting images shot by Lasse but the style of the movie perfectly suits this way of floating editing, it reminded me of something Tarkovsky could have made, which was also mentioned in the festival program i give them right in that, it was very refreshing done and to watch. Very not typical of these kinds of music documentaries where you see the typical band doing typical things.I'm really looking forward to see it again and hoping they will release this interesting and important film on DVD soon.

I've always wondered what's inside Steven's brain? How does it work? How does he create such amazing music?... And I keep wondering... But, Insurgentes might give you an idea of this. You'll see great musicians that share a lot of Steven's ideas, wondering "What's wrong with music these days". Is music still a form of art or just a horrible business that someday will get you? Lasse on the other hand, gives us a dark and extraordinary image of what he does, always taking simple things and making them look like something coming out of Dario Argento's mind.Trust me, this is part of the music history, 20 years from now will see this as The Wall or Tommy. And I'll be part of it.Kindest Regards.