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

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Cenobites187 If you're a Brando fan, I mean a true Brando fan, not just his movies, but of him, his aura, energy and ownership, then this is for you. It is a bit scary at times as only the inviting magnetism of Brando could unleash. His voice is very haunting and something eerie about what is on the screen; that is what Brando was to me, haunting and eerie that only a rebel could emulate.That dark, vulnerable feeling he gives off we have all felt being that we are all human. When you feel like an outcast or a loner, life can be a little off and feel a bit isolated at times. Am I normal? Am I weird? Why do I feel like this? Some more and less than others but life is all relative and Brando is constantly reminding us of that. Maybe that's one of the reasons why I'm such a big fan of his work because he makes me feel like I am not alone, gives me a calm, blissful feeling in my heart that I am not the only one that feels this way about the world.Even if you don't know who Brando is or if you are not a fan of the man or the actor, this is a perfect dive into the madness of a sane person made out to look insane.Although unfortunate, it is very true that we are painted as crazy with a mere preponderance of evidence; if you're on the side of the 49% and not the 51%, then you're a bad guy, unpatriotic and/or deviant just to name a few. Perhaps after watching this for those that do not like Brando, they will gain an understanding of where his madness comes from and it's impact on not only him but his viewers as well.One aspect of Brando that is undeniable is how humble and honest he is. He is constantly reminding us that at some point the emperor wears no clothes. I would also recommend watching his interview with Larry King where his display of fragility, cultural awareness and wit are as pure as his honesty."There isn't anything that pays you as well as acting while you decide what the hell you're going to do with yourself." ~Brando (and after reading what I wrote above, I am clearly terrible at reviews...my apologies)

eddie_baggins We've been extremely lucky over recent years with a plethora of fantastic and visionary documentaries on a range of different subject matters. From Man on Wire, The Act of Killing through to last year's Virunga and Amy, documentary craftsmanship has really gone from strength to strength as filmmakers look at ways to tell stories and shine a light on their subjects in all new ways and Stevan Riley's Listen to Me Marlon is quite possibly the first documentary of its kind.An unquestionably fascinating look into not only the life but the very mind of legendary screen actor Marlon Brando, Riley and his crew had the rare opportunity to unearth boxes upon boxes of recordings that Brando himself had made through his entire career. These tapes range from confessionals through to self-hypnosis works but no matter what they're labelled as there all an insight into the inner workings of a man that dealt from a very young age with inner demons and wants that Hollywood could not heal.For any fan of Brando or really any fan of movie history, Listen to Me Marlon offers a once in a lifetime like chance to hear the game changing method actor speak openly about his life as a kid, as a budding star, as a reclusive island wanderer and later in life a man that held many regrets and unfortunately found himself apart of a number of tragedies that clearly affected his life unmeasurably. Some of the most fascinating and open revelations we hear from Brando include his thoughts on acting as merely a means to be able to live his life and his deep love for the island of Tahiti and how he saw that as a place that showcased the best of humanity.Listen to Me Marlon is a fabulously constructed documentary and while it would've been nice in a way to hear from others involved in Brando's life what better way to hear about his story is there than hearing from the man himself? An historic figure of depth and emotional nuances, Listen to Me Marlon is a must watch for any fan of cinema and easily one 2015's best documentary features.4 scanned talking heads out of 5

poe-48833 In APOCALYPSE NOW, having survived an episodic Odyssey through the Heart of Darkness itself, Martin Sheen, as Captain Willard, finds himself, at long last, face to face with the man he's been sent to kill- the "renegade," Colonel Kurtz. His head shaven, as comfortable in the shadows as a leper, Kurtz speaks frankly to Willard about his mission in a compelling voice that rarely rises above a low conversational whisper. It's THAT voice that grabs Willard, and it's THAT voice that we hear again and again in LISTEN TO ME MARLON- and it's THAT voice that lends this documentary an almost Apocalyptic feel. Brando speaks frankly throughout, and it's always compelling. The eerie three-dimensional digital image of Brando lends the proceedings an even EERIER tone. "There is something sinister about film," writes Norman Mailer in THE SPOOKY ART. Of Brando, he says: "He seemed to have a charged subtext... the subtext- the emotion of the words he was using behind the words... that was what gave an unruly, all but uncontrolled, and smoldering air of menace to all that he did." As fascinating a document as they come, LISTEN TO ME MARLON is must-see.

paulski1-1 I regret writing this review, however, I feel I must provide feedback for better future movies / documentaries. I could only watch the first 5 minutes. The flickering words, flashing "bust", and quivering vocal was too much for my mind too handle. Seriously, I wanted to scream.I have had migraines for 41 years. This is the first time a film has triggered a migraine since 2004's "The Passion of the Christ," which was unnerving and literal physically painful.I have not been to a theater since "The Passion." I wait until a movie is available on cable or DVD. "The Passion" was much better at home because it could be heard in English and I did not have to read the subtitles as they zipped across the screen. And, I could turn the sound down or on mute depending on the situation.Regarding "Brando", if I attempt to watch it again, I would need to keep it on mute and and keep my eyes closed. If that is what I need to do, what is the point in even trying? Since watching and hearing only 5 minutes of "Marlon", I have taken two very strong prescribed pain medications. No film should inflict pain.