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RATINGS:  A = must own   B = buy it   C= average   D = yawn   F = puke

Lemmy – The Movie
www.lemmymovie.com

Rating: A

Motorhead fans, this is the Holy Grail of rockumentaries; two hours of nothing but Lemmy and others talking about Lemmy. We are talking some mega-stars paying homage to Lem including Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Scott Ian, Billy Bob Thornton and many more.

The film, made by two of Lemmy’s biggest fans, is a no BS look into the life of one of rock’s most iconic figures. The man talks about drugs, woman, music, war, touring and dozens of other topics. He is shown as a warrior, a music fan, a rock star and a regular guy. Thornton puts it best when he says Lemmy is part rock star and part guy who works at the car wash.

Much of the film takes place in Lemmy’s small Hollywood apartment, filled to the brim with stuff. There is Nazi memorabilia, little toy Lemmy’s, model airplanes and, well, shit too much stuff to mention. Lemmy is a packrat and my be turned into Clean House with as much clutter as he lives in.

One walks away from the film with many feelings. On one hand, Lemmy is a rock god and one leaves the movie in awe of him. On another hand, one feels a bit sorry for Lemmy, as he has never lived a normal life. He is, in many ways, a solitary man. Yet one can’t help but smile at the honesty in which he has he has lived his life. What you see is what you get. The two-hour documentary shows all facets of Lemmy but just in case you are slow there is over four and a half hours of bonus footage.

This is a must-own for Motorhead fans, Lemmy fans, hard rock and metal fans, and anyone else who wants to see what the world is like for one of the most original men to ever take the stage. He ain’t pretty. He can’t sing well. His music is violent and loud. He is 65 years old. He is still touring. His home away from home is the Rainbow Bar and Grill where he plays trivia video games and talks with fans. He is larger than life. He is a regular guy, down on his luck. He is one of the luckiest guys in the world. He is Lemmy.

By Jeb Wright

 
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