Please don't spend money on this.

It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Now maybe you do and maybe you don't like Country Music and even if you do - the Rhinestone Cowboy Glen Campbell may not be your taste.But this movie / documentary about deciding to go on a last 115 date tour to say goodbye to his fans after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's is right on so many levels. Supported by his wife and backed on stage by his three kids he can still play the old songs and when he can glimpse reality through the fog makes some pretty poignant jokes at his own expense. Having finished his hit "Galveston" and taken the applause he starts the song again and the backing band hesitates. His daughter on keyboards behind him gently offers - "We just did that one Dad". For a moment he realizes what he has done and quips - "I ain't taught them how to follow me yet..." He got a Best Country Song Grammy this year for his very last studio song - "I'm Not Gonna Miss You". Opening line: "I'm still here but yet I'm gone" No sympathy vote here - it is a powerful number from the movie. Truly deserved a Grammy.

Guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye, this documentary style film brings the tragedy of Alzheimer's Disease right out into the open via the unselfish courage of Glen Campbell and his family. At seventy five years old at the time this picture was made in 2011, Campbell at times appears a shell of his former self, while at others, particularly while performing, looks robust and full of energy. Interestingly, it was his music and songs that tethered the strongest link back to his own reality, as the ravages of Alzheimer's often led to confusion even about his own family. It was sad actually, to see him brush off questions from the doctor treating him about what year it was, unable to repeat back a series of words given him. Such things fell into the category of 'don't need to know'. Going public with his condition was indeed a brave thing to do, and capturing it on film as the disease was obviously progressing is a testament to the love and courage the man and his present wife Kim possess. As I write this, Glen Campbell is still alive, five years since the release of this documentary and certainly in a worse place than he was in 2011. My thoughts and prayers go out to the man and his family.Addendum**** Glen Campbell passed away today, August 8th, 2017. His death brought to mind once again my viewing of this film and what a brave and compassionate human being he was. Rest in peace, Mr. Campbell.

We went to a showing of this movie last night, thoroughly enjoyed it. I never really followed Glen Campbell's career but growing up in the 60's and 70's his hits received wide exposure and they were the kind of catchy songs that repeated themselves in your brain when you didn't expect it. This movie showed us that Glen Campbell really was the happy go lucky country boy who rode his singing abilities into the limelight but didn't become an obnoxious jerk. The treatment of his Alzheimer's condition is powerful, sad yet tinged with Glen's humor. Kim Campbell's explanation of the choice to tour is critical to the involved viewer and to those of us who have dealt with an Alzheimer's patient. Without, the ubercritical would accuse the family of dragging Mr. Campbell on the tour to wring dollars from his fading celebrity. So not the case. Glen Campbell's performing ability endured and the shows appeared to be sold out.Kim Campbell came to our town for the screening and took questions. She warmed to the crowd and explained how her family has worked against the awful progression of this horrid disease. How they still take joy in Glen every day. Unfortunately this film has received little attention from the general public. In our generation, it seems that everyone knows someone who is dealing with Alzheimer's. The movie going public doesn't want to pay good money to watch a movie about anyone who is suffering from a cruel disease. But this movie is so much more than that. The music, humor and love rise above the undeniable pain of Mr. Campbell's suffering. This is a very valuable movie for anyone who knows someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and for anyone who may encounter it in their family. Which means just about everybody. It will help to further erase the stigma of this disease, which doctors are still loathe to diagnose. Go see it for the educational value and be entertained by the music and the story of the love of the Campbell family, instead of watching yet another formula movie from Hollywood. You will be glad you did.

A first hand look at the effects of Alzheimer's, not just on the individual but the family and friends. Usually when it hits someone, they always go into seclusion and no one wants to interact with them because they always want to remember them as they were. Thanks to Glen and his family for sharing this with us and informing the public on this dreaded disease, as he says in the song, "I'm not gonna miss you", Once the memory has been flawed there is still a person, one of God's creations, in that body, although they may not recall events or even their closest friends or family, they are still the people we love. Can't wait to view the entire movie. May God's Blessings be on Glen, his family and all others dealing with Alzheimer's.