WasAnnon
Slow pace in the most part of the movie.
Lachlan Coulson
This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
Bob
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
Logan
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
Lorenzo1950
Underfire apparently did see this documentary but does not remember Clara Rockmore's name. Yes, Brian Wilson was annoying and rambled too long. Maybe a psychological study of excessive partying and drug abuse would make for another documentary on rock stars. Seeing Professor Theremin was richly rewarding to me. Clara Rockmore was wonderful to watch. Her mastery of the Theremin is amazing. It took me awhile to make up my mind but I purchased the DVD and I'm glad I did.
frankimbur
I was transfixed by this story -- but the film makers decision to subtitle only the Russian words on Professor Theramin's interview was maddening. Did they think *anyone* would be able to understand him?Then, to add insult to injury, I remember seeing subtitles in the DVD menu -- but not in English!Anyway, I *do* agree with the film-makers decision to de-emphasize the sci-fi connection with the Theramin. I wish the theramin was played by more artists like Clara Rockmore; it is a real instrument, not just the answer to a trivia question.I'd recommend seeing it, though -- the man and his time are fascinating. A great time-warp double feature: this and 'Better Living Through Circuitry".
ubik-11
The most famous use of the Theremin is Alexander Courage's theme music for the original Star Trek series. It is not mentioned here. It is probably the only part of Theremin's musical legacy that is not mentioned, because this is one long movie. Too long, I'm afraid. It was interesting seeing Theremin, Rockmore, even Moog, and I was not aware of his abduction until seeing this movie, but it really needed a good editor to keep it short and interesting. Nice try, though. I'm glad someone documented his life.
funkyfry
A film about Professor (Theo?) Theramin, inventor of the Theramin. Includes a very bizarre interview with "Founder of the Beach Boys" Brian Wilson, who rants for six or seven solid minutes about how people liked his song "Good Vibrations" and also about a lot of things that don't make much sense......"Teenagers..... the children of God" (?!?) Also features some pretty good music, but not a great documentary for non-music fans.
