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 Kurt and Courtney is a well directed piece of film, owing much of it's greatness to Nick Broomfield. His editing techniques coupled with sinister musical overtones make the film worth watching. For actual content however, Kurt and Courtney lacks fabric. No Nirvana songs are used in a film which unashamedly points to Courtney Love as the reason for Kurt's death. Interviews with Hank Harrison and Dylan Carlson make for interesting viewing and a private investigator adds his two peneth worth. Overall, Kurt and Courtney struggles to draw many conclusions and is probably for die-hard fans only as there are some touching moments reliving Kurt's youth. That said, from the documentaries on offer on this subject, this is the best yet so take a look, I'd say it's worth it.
As for anything aside from the content and lack of convincing evidence: the audio can be bad at times (I understand...it's guerilla documentaries, yeah) and the people he interviews seem drunk/high and lend zero creedence to the film. Watch it if you are a fan of Nirvana or Hole. But don't view it as some sort of historical truth.
Great Movie and a must see for true nirvana fans |
I don't think it's totally fair to say the director was trying to paint Courtney Love as Cobain's murderer. He DOES give voice to those who claim she was behind his death, but HE DISPROVES THEM IN THE END. So what's the big upset? He basically slams the conspiracy theorists more than he slams Courtney Love. And I think he was right to point out her hypocrisy in garnering a "free speech" award while behind the scenes she's trying to repress any press she doesn't agree with. Hypocrisy!
Well, the real subject of this documentary was Nick Broomfield, who whined incessantly about not being about to use such-and-such a piece of music because Courtney wouldn't let him, etc. There were a few good bits (Courtney's father, Kurt's aunt and El Duce), but for the most part, it was pointless. Fans of The Mentors should probably see it, though.
This "documentary" was just an excuse to slam Courtney, once again question her "role" in Kurt's death and generate press for Nick Bloomfield. How can I say this? Bloomfield himself doesn't believe the conspiracy theory. Even though he drudged up every person who ever stood in the grocery line with Courtney Love, he feels that there really is no substantial evidence against her. So that had nothing to do with the movie, you say. No, it has everything to do with it: this man is out to tar someone. So, when you watch it, keep that in mind.
This film is incredibly well done under the circumstances it was done under. I recommend this film to anyone that is interested in the life of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love or the bands Hole and Nirvana.
