Atom User Reviews for Western Stars
Poignant, inspiring movie. Springsteen once again performs with a raw, open heart in a unique, intimate setting. Bravo to the Boss. This is a must see. His unique performance will leave you refreshed, and inspired.
Will see it again! Beautiful!
Visually and musically stunning! Different from any concert film I have ever seen. A must see.
Not as big a Bruce fan as my hubs, who I bought the tickets for. That’s all changed now, excellent show! I’ll need to see it again. Loved loved loved the orchestra accompaniment and his narrative musings on life past, present and future .
Absolutely perfect from beginning to end! Loved it! Phenomenal music performed in such a unique and intimate setting. I highly recommend!
Fully orchestral poetic vision of an introspective life.
Not what I expected but everything I wanted to see. Love this music, the musician and his collaborators that elevate his art.
Definitely a different view and musical style but still a storyteller and the voice is just as strong as early days.
Beautifully shot, incredible cinematography
Like spending an intimate evening with Bruce!
Incredible as almost expected from the perfectionist Boss of all Media! Keep it coming Bro - send this to Netflix sooner than later so we can enjoy over and over again!
Enjoyed this very much, saw a side of Bruce I haven’t seen and learned some things about his life and relationship with Patty. His stories between songs were perhaps my favorite parts and his new direction in music fits him very well. He’s not going on tour so I thought this was a great way to preview his new album. The barn setting was awesome!!
Unlike other megastars of his caliber Bruce Springsteen always invites his fans into his mind and life. zooming I am on homes inperfections the Camera acknowledges prince is getting older and with each angle the camera finds a new wrinkle or the Strength of his marriage which is deep in its years. I just love Bruce, he is the man!
Was great to see the stories behind the songs. I'm glad Bruce was able to follow his dream by recording such an inspiration album that so records the time of life that he's experiencing now. ❤❤
Fantastic songs played live with great commentary by Bruce.
Beautiful to hear and see
It was excellent. We've been following Bruce sine 1975. We were not disappointed. We bought the CD back in June. Hey, Bruce, we live in So Utah. Come see us.
Great film. Lovd the new songs performed along with the orchestra. Film footage was excellent. It is rare that I like every song on a record but this was an exception
Beautiful stories and music, thanks Bruce for delivering such honest emotions and truth in these troubled times.
An outstanding concert movie experience!
A must see for Springsteen fans and followers. Although if you don't want to see a reflective Bruce you'd better skip it. Non fans may either be bored or become fans.
It shows you what a deep thinker Bruce is.
Let's you more into his psyche and what he reveres - and that's what Patti has brought to his life. Wonderful music and back story.
Great presentation of a late career masterpiece for Springsteen. Excellent
Excellent! Sit up close if you get the chance!
loved every minute of it.
I absolutely loved this movie.
Beautiful
Springsteen at his best. Bruce explaining his music and baring his soul is a wonderful way to experience his music and so heartwarming and enriching.
Great add on to Springsteen on Broadway. Looking forward to next EStreet album.
I went in not knowing what to expect but as always Bruce never disappoints!
Awesome! Simply awesome!
I’d rather see him with an acoustic guitar by himself, but he didn’t ask me. He doesn’t ever seem to stop growing or pushing himself creatively. I liked it!
Bruce Springsteen takes a listener deeper into his music than ever before!
deep and insightful. the music really resonated with me as did the back story that inspired the music.
Beautifully done visually and lush musically. Love hearing Bruce's interpretations of the songs and his insights of himself
Truly a beautiful, insightful, original movie. Will go again.
Cinematography is fascinating ! Sound was great. String section added the right depth.
Beautifully filmed movie that really shows the genius of Bruce Springsteen. He really puts himself out there. You don't even have to be a Bruce fan to love it but it sure does help. Must see for all you Bruce fans out there!!
It’s a wonderful depiction of a fabulous album. I’m in love with this music and it truly is a love story to Patti and his children.
Great entertainment! Bruce has created some awesome new music and shares a side of himself with the audience.
I thought the songs sounded the same. There were no standouts. I normally truly enjoy the Bruce's story telling. However, it seemed like he was alluding to issues rather than making any great revelations. I felt like the entire film was something he did for himself to prove that he could write, edit, direct a film etcetera. I didn't even find it to be terribly creative. I actually fell asleep twice.
An awesome evening with awesome friends. We all very much enjoyed the evening in the barn. Oh what a beautiful barn Much love to Bruce and Patty. You are the best!
Beautiful scenery and gorgeous, lush music sounds great in theater.
This was his best work and I loved the whole thing, it was even better than being at a concert. Loved the narrative and the stories about how he felt and feels. Best Ever!
Outstanding film
Outstanding!!!!!!
What an EXPERIENCE!! I was totally emerged in this music and the story telling. Bruce is a living legend.
Superb. Want to see it again and again.
Metacritic
By the end, you almost want every recording artist with Springsteen’s compassion and lyricism to introduce their newest material the way he does in “Western Stars,” like a docent of everyone’s damaged soul, pointing to the parts that make not just the music, but the musician, too.
Swaggers across the landscape like a cinematic epic, but it’s basically a concert flick, with some extras. And those extras are not the best things in it.
Western Stars isn’t misguided. It’s just dull and self-serious. But if you’re Bruce Springsteen, nobody around you’s going to point that out.