Liking the National no doubt added a bit to the viewing experience, and having just seen them live again didn't hurt either, but the pleasures of this documentary don't particularly depend on familiarity with their music. It's somewhat about being in a rock band, and much more about the fraternal relationship between Matt and Tom Berninger (the former, suave singer of aforementioned outfit; the latter, shambolic metal-fan younger brother wannabe film-maker) on which it is amusingly good.
(w/ Al)
(w/ Al)
