Oasis are one of the most famous Britush bands of the nineties and noughties, they have made a number of fantastic and catchy songs, I read a little about this documentary about them, I was most interested to find out more about them, directed by Mat Whitecross (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Take That: "The Flood", Coldplay: "Paradise", Red Nose Day Actually). Basically, this film examines the popularity of Oasis, their contribution to Britpop, recording their three Number One albums (Definitely Maybe, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, and Be Here Now), and the "Madchester" scene, and the fiery relationship between musician brothers and lead singer-songwriters Noel and Liam Gallagher. Specifically, it focuses on the forming of the Manchester-based rock band, their early performances, their rise to fame, the ups and downs during their formative years, and the height of their success in the 1990s. The film is made up of archive footage, including home video, television performances and recorded concerts, promotional interviews, and backstage footage, including unseen material. The individual members and crew that created the band, and those associated with them, speak in off-screen interviews during this material. Many of their most popular songs of the 90s also play in the background, including "Supersonic", "Live Forever", "Cigarettes & Alcohol", "Whatever", "Some Might Say", "Morning Glory", "Rock 'N' Roll Star", "Don't Look Back in Anger", and "Champagne Supernova". With off-screen interviews from Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Peggy Gallagher (Noel and Liam's mother), Paul Gallagher (Noel and Liam's brother), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, Maggie Mouzakitis - Tour Manager, Jason "Roadie" Rhodes and many more. It is an interesting approach, to have a film simply show the footage, and not the people talking speaking onscreen, it is very well edited, and it really does show how the band become era-defining superstars. It is a shame that it doesn't truly explore why the band broke up, or the later relationship between the Gallagher brothers, they are naturally constantly swearing in their talks, but also unusually frank, and there is plenty of material that attracts your attention, a most satisfactory musical documentary. Very good!
Review of Oasis: Supersonic
