Good movie but grossly overrated

Absolutely the worst movie.

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

I became a Who fan after seeing this movie in the theater. I was 10 and went with my best friend and his mom. After that day, my bedroom wall had only Who posters on it(Oh, and I think Farrah and Cheryl Tiegs.) I went and bought the soundtrack and played those records till my parents could not take it anymore. This is by far, one of the best rock bands ever. You've got the Beatles, Stones, Doors, Aerosmith, but thank god, we had THE WHO. Remastered new 2 disc DVD is by far the best I've seen. So much time and effort went into making this classic piece of history look great. The special features are a detailed documentary on how it all came together. Plus a very insightful, if not sad interview with lead singer Roger Daltrey. Kudos to all those involved. Check it out.

Well, I've been sat here for the last five minutes thinking what I could write about the Greatest Rock 'n Roll band in the World, or more to the point, one of the best Rock Documentaries to come out of the 1970's.Seeing The Who live only four time's since 13th July 1985 to November 10th 2000. The original line up would have been great, but time and history say different.This is where Jeff Stein has a wonderful idea (the film was being made when Keith was still very much alive, but as reference to today's generation) if you can no longer go to the mountain, then he has brought it to you, enter stage right, The Kids are Alright, 109 minutes of pure Rock 'n Roll documented history.The film start's of with some fantastic black and white footage (the early gigs must have been out of this world) of one of the hardest working bands to come out of the Sixties and to continue to World domination, a cliché I know, but it works.Interviewing them must have been a night where you earned your money, poor Russell Harty, (in case of Keith Moon break the glass).The 1970's tracks see them develop into a real tight outfit, if not a "little older" , performing most of their classics without fault. Jeff Stein has done a great job of bringing together this visually collective musical collage to a wider audience. I say lets turn the record over and begin side "B"...Thanks Jeff.

As a HUGE fan of the Who I really loved The Kids Are Alright. I can watch it over and over again without getting bored.It covers a wide range of the who's career; so if u want to see earlier stuff - you can, or if u feel like some later footage you can view that also. Even if you are not a huge fan of The Who; its a good starting point. With a mix of interview footage and gigs; it gives a good insight into the band. Although it doesn't seem to focus on John Entwistle enough; it still portrays the band in a good way. The Woodstock footage is especially good along with footage from the smother's brother's show which shows the personalities of each band member.Now there are only two of the band members left with us; i think this is a great way to remember John Entwistle and Keith Moon in a way i expect they would want to be remembered! Best bit? Barbara Ann!

Holy Moly...this is a "MUST SEE" for all you rock 'n rollers out there if for nothing other than to view/live the final scene! I have been transformed!The guys in The Who are shown warts and all and I, for on don't like them much at all. I think most of their early work is trite and the "we're popular because we dress great" crap is offensive...but when these guys are on, and they loose the "let's be rock stars crappola" they're as good as it gets! Quite arguably the best "natural" rock and roll band ever...and this film shows it and them for what they are.A "must own" for anyone who collects rock and roll films.