It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

This "documentary" of images and clips with commentary was the biggest pile of nothing. I would say it's the worst piece of "cinema" I've seen in my life. This man has lived the same life as 30% of America besides his fame and yet, the director of this film tried to pose it as a sad life. Nothing about it was sad and all I have to say is, you will not like it, DO NOT WATCH IT.

A documentary for people who dont like documentaries. Totally senseless edits, effects, collages that do nothing but distract from the subjects. This doesnt feel like a documentary for adults. Significant events/individuals are excluded, other aspects of his life are senselessly white washed. I came away feeling like i had watched a gimmicky voyeurs fantasy about him instead of a serious examination of his legacy and his motivations. I should probably give this more than 1 star but im piiiiiissssssed.

Jeff wasn't ever looking to be a worshipped idol (but oh how I did worship him!) so footage of him sharing himself (outside of performances) is not abundant, however director Amy Berg and team expertly crafted this film with his art and writings, photos, sound, and color-as well as interviews and so much of his music-to enhance and expand on the spirit of who he was as a person, partner, son, friend, bandmate, performer, and it buoyed me along with out feeling lacking at all. I wept at the end of this film from just the sheer loss of this human spirit and talent.

Truly amazing definitely the best documentary's I've ever watched it's truly a work of art this is an absolute must watch and it's absolutely incredible to watch his life and what obstacles he had to face to become what he is famously known for. Also I love the fact that so many old interviews were used.

Watched at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Jeff Buckley was one of a kind whom we lost way too young. With this new documentary about his career and life, director Amy Berg, while follows the predictable biographical documentary structure that does feel repetitive, still carries an solid emotional journey to explore what made Jeff famous and important and his important musical work. Using good archive footage, participant interviews and discussions, it helps to add flavor and meat to what made Jeff special, his ideas, his background and an understanding of his personality in general. Allowing viewers to get into his world and learn what made him special.

With good music choices and styles throughout, Berg approaches things appropriately and emotionally, helping tone engage with the emotions and perspectives well. I am not familiar with Jeff's music but the documentary does offer a lot to let you learn about him. Despite some pacing issues and with the predictable structure that does make things feel a tad dry with its ambitious tone, still, you feel the blues and vibe well.

I'm kind of surprised a music documentary about Jeff hasn't been made sooner, especially with how his legacy and music has changed over these years.