Live Forever: The Rise and Fall of Brit Pop (2003) [DVD]

Forever derided as the movement that spawned 'lad' culture (possibly the natural successor to the whole acid house movement in the late 80s), 'Brit-pop' was to encompass everything that was to be celebrated about British pop music in the 1960s. Suede kicked it off with their epynomynous debut in 1993. It's a bit puzzling that little was mentioned of them apart from the 'biggest band in Britain' magazine footage near the beginning. However, interviews galore with the 'then' ubiquitous Gallagher brothers and a rather subdued Mr. Albarn, offering a more realistic perspective on the whole thing are abound including extra (unseen) footage. And then you get the whole 'right guvnor' type encompassing of Britpop and New Labour - it's pomposity rightly highlighted. Britpop's ending? Inevitable really. Many said it was short lived and it was. And then came LimpBizkit and I won't even mention the plethora of all-too-samey RATM soundalike bands etc. etc. It's a worthwhile addition for history's sake. As a reaction to sick bag Americana, I'd go back 2 it anytime. And so should everyone else...

Love this film 90's best decade ever.

'Live Forever' is a documentary on the phenomenon/fad that was Britpop, when in the mid to late 1990's British Art, Music, Film and Politic's fused into the mainstream sweeping aside America's dominance of popular culture.Interviewed are individuals who contributed towards the rise of Britpop such as Liam & Noel Gallagher, Damon Albarn, Jarvis Cocker and many others who insight's quite humorous at times give you a sense of what it was like.The film's Pièce de résistance is that it is jam-packed full of excellent music from the era. 'Live Forever' is well worth your attention and time if either you lived through Britpop or want to know what all the fuss was about.

A must for every Britpopper and a documentary that manages to capture the optimistic, hedonistic mood of the 1990s. Contributions from Jarvis Cocker and the Gallaghar Brothers are particularly witty, while Sleeper's Louise Wheener and Massive Attack's 3D add some astute insight into the best and the worst of the '90s indie rock scene.

I liked this DVD but was left feeling unfulfilled, it wasn't very gritty, didn't go too deep and just skirted around the edges so I felt, after watching it, I didn't actually get anything from it. Was worth a watch but could have been so much better.

theres not much more to say about this movie other than its sheer brilliance. the interviews are extremely well thought out and covers everything that britpop was about. Noel Gallagher should be nominated for an oscar just for his perfomance. ive wathched this movie at least 20 times and will continue to do so. its one for the collection..... dont miss out. one last comment....Wonderwall video diary......brilliant!!

The most insightful DVD of the music of my generation and the extras are good too. It covers most of my youth and the music scene at the time

Enjoyed it