Absolutely Fantastic

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Well, This is now my Most Favourite movie, I am a huge hair metal/rock fan and I am so pleased they put this movie out, if you have at least a remote interest in music, rock metal, 80s music, this is for you , but not only that it also appeals to the mainstream public in the way a rags to riches, tragedy, downfall and rise from the ashes once more story appeals to most people, think Rocky but with a metal/rock band, I am not a huge fan of boxing as it is but I love the Rocky films for their excellent story and that is what you get here.The story starts with Kevin dubious formative years , getting his first guitar , forming a band, plowing away with gigs and writing until at last they finally manage to break it into the Billboard charts, we then see the rewards period and the lifestyle followed by the tragic part where Kevin Succumbs to his addictions and dies a tragic death.All through these parts we get a constant commentary from past and present band members and members of rock royalty, giving insightful glimpses into the life and times of the scene and being in quiet riot, Lark Kevin's wife gives a touching recollection of Kevin's last days and Franky Banali drummer and lynch pin of the band gives a fascinating rundown all the way through.At the very beginning we see Franky Banali living his day to day life sans quiet Riot and getting on with his life the best he can, but what is even more fascinating , we see him begin to rebuild the band and start auditioning singers, this is quite hard as even when he finds someone suitable he is in a strange angry place , as while playing in quiet riot , he has always had Kevin out there in front of the kit and he finds it difficult to deal with having a new face out there.Without giving too much away though it is a truly fascinating story and lots of things happen, probably that we don't expect, the ending leaves us satisfied for the moment but ready for the next installments , as there are plenty of years left yet for things to happen.I enjoyed seeing all the various personnel who have played in QR it really is a lineup of top names, Franky Banali, Rudy Sarzo, Randy Rhoads, Carlos Cavazo etc.I hope you will take this review for what it is , it is written from the heart from someone who lives for 80s hair metal, I am not a journalist/reviewer and have no experience of writing a proper review , but I am a major fan of 80s metal and it meant so much to me to see this film, I am your typical rocker, long hair cowboy boots cut-off , bandannas, eyeliner etc still handgun on to that 80s scene, I jam a bit in local bars enjoy finding new music and different versions of the old stuff, This film really speaks to me and I am lucky to have seen it , I am hoping they release it on DVD with extra bits like more commentaries etc.If so I will watch it over and over again as it is inspiring, it definitely has a spinal tap element but it is real and is uplifting, to see the band playing large festivals again, Like I said though you don't have to be like me to enjoy this movie , as a standalone story with a rock music theme it is a great story and it is still being written as the band continues, who knows if you are not already a fan of this type of music , it may open a whole new door to you, or it may provide you with a couple of good hours entertainment and a great story,For all you musicians and fans out there though it is a great very inspiring story and I would advise you to watch it at the earliest chance you get and KEEP THE SCENE ALIVE. keep Rockin Paul

"Well now you're here, there's no way back" is a Comprehensive, entertaining & honest documentary of the band Quiet Riot. It is a well told story and superbly edited. It contains great old band footage as well as currant talks and Interviews with family, friends & band members past & present. A complete journey from Quiet Riot's beginning, right up to present day. Omitting nothing along the way. A must see for rock and metal music fans, but also so much more - Frankie Banali's passion and perseverance is commendable! This film also captures the loyalty and passion the fans of this genre of music possess. Showing their importance and role in keeping the music alive!

If you are a fan of hard rock or heavy metal then this is a must see movie. Regina Russell is the director of this movie and she did an excellent job, one of the best documentaries of a rock band I have ever seen.This movie keeps your attention from beginning to end, and answers every question you might have about Quiet riot.Vintage video footage and pictures of the early days of the band, the story of Randy Rhoads and Quiet Riot, and the unfortunate death of the lead singer Kevin Dubrow.After Kevin's death the band seem's to go into retirement, then the bands drummer Frankie Banali decides to bring it back to life. Frankie Banali is not just a very talented drummer, but he is a very funny guy, pokes fun at himself, the music industry, and life in general.By watching the movie you can see he is a very nice guy, but he is also a professional musician and expects his band mates to be the same way.When watching the movie you get to see Frankie bring the band back to life. They have their ups and downs, and there are some very sad parts in the movie, and there are some very funny parts also.It is a very real and honest movie,I have seen this movie 5 times, and I am already waiting for it to go on DVD so I can buy it, and I will probably watch it a 1000 more times.Its one of those movies I will watch several times a year, every year.This is a movie about a legendary rock band that was basically the muscle behind glam metal,knocking down doors so that other bands can get in and be heard.To sum it all up this is a pretty damn cool movie !

It all started in the late 70's. Quiet Riot started their rise to fame and made glam metal popular. They peaked in 1983 with the release of Metal Health, the first heavy metal album that topped the billboard charts. The album spawned two metal anthems in Cum On Feel The Noise and Bang Your Head. From there it was a long and winding road filled with ups and downs and lots of line up changes.Quiet Riot: Well Now Your Here, There's No Way Back is the story of The rise, fall and the rebirth of Quiet Riot. In 2007 their lead singer Kevin DuBrow passed away ending the career of the metal band that started the hair band movement of the eighties. In 2010, at a cross roads in his life, Quiet Riot's drummer Frankie Banali restarted the band. This documentary chronicles Frankie Banali's efforts to go forward with his career and life.I'm a huge fan of hard rock and heavy metal from the seventies and eighties but I was never a big fan of Quiet Riot. I love documentaries though and I decided to give this one a shot. Well Now Your Here, There's No Way Back is one of the best music documentaries that I've seen. While watching this movie I found myself wanting to laugh, cry and cheer.I laughed when I saw the band members try to remember all the people who have been in the band over the years and their efforts to find a new singer. I felt like crying when I heard the story of Kevin's death and seeing Frankie deal with it along with the death of his mother and wife. I also wanted to cheer when I saw Quiet Riot putting together a great show in front of a big crowd after all the problems they had. This movie will give you a new appreciation for Quiet Riot and show you how hard a rock band works to stay alive when it seems like the world is against them.Even if I wasn't a fan of 80's music, I would have loved this documentary. The director Regina Russell did an excellent job of showing Frankie Banali's efforts to keep his dreams alive and how hard it can be. You see his ups and downs and by the end of the movie you feel like you know him. This is a movie that you don't want to miss and I hope it has some great extras when it comes out on DVD.