The gig scenes are atmospheric and filmed from the audience's point-of-view, with the noise slightly distorted and Rowsell whipping up a thrilling mood. After watching these modest musicians perform and hang out for two hours you'll want to book tickets to see them play live immediately.
You can’t help but wonder just how Winterbottom and his crew achieved such access and were able to film such intimate moments without intruding on them. An added benefit of using the dramatic elements is that the film has more of a storyline than the conventional rock doc.
What follows is a subtly engaging look at the way a fast-forged relationship can sometimes be as brief, powerful and magical as the music that soundtracks it.
Attempts something a little different, but runs out of steam very quickly.
The low-key romance has a degree of charm and plausibility but unless you are a big fan of Wolf Alice’s music this could feel like a long and often underwhelming film.
Michael Winterbottom’s fictional love story set against footage of the British band Wolf Alice on tour hits a flat note.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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