Leonard Cohen is a brilliant talent. Presented in this documentary/concert film are lesser talents trying to perform his songs. There is scarcely a performer that seems suited to delivering Cohen's material. The only artist that nearly succeeds is Rufus Wainright. The rest of the performances are horrid, immediate reminders of why the "fast-forward" button was invented. More archival footage of Cohen in concert/interview would have been rapturously received by this viewer - the man is an undoubted legend. Instead we have footage of a dreadful stage tribute and one short day (you can tell - he's wearing the same clothes in each interview clip!) of interviews with Mr. Cohen. If you care at all for his music, don't waste your time with this film.
Written 10/18/07
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