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Devo

  • 2024
  • 1h 30m
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7.4/10
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Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale, Gerald Casale, Robert Mothersbaugh, Alan Myers, and Devo in Devo (2024)
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In 1980, new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution", formed in response to the 1970 Kent State shootings.In 1980, new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution", formed in response to the 1970 Kent State shootings.In 1980, new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution", formed in response to the 1970 Kent State shootings.

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    • Chris Smith
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    • Mark Mothersbaugh
    • Bob Casale
    • Gerald Casale
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    7.4/10
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    • Director
      • Chris Smith
    • Stars
      • Mark Mothersbaugh
      • Bob Casale
      • Gerald Casale
    • 2User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    10LeiaB-1

    Best documentary

    This has to be one of the best and most well put together movie down to the overall feel with the music and the aesthetic of DEVO absolutely is amazing. I wish this documentary would be released to the public and not just in film festivals because it has truly inspired me and I've been trying to find this documentary since i saw it for the first time. This has also striked my idea on what my style is and has changed it for the better. I love how unique DEVO is as a whole and they are truly inspiring with their visuals and music. I truly hope that this eventually comes out and this is my last resort to write a review in hopes the director sees this!
    6peter0969

    Are We Not Men?....We Are Devo!

    Watched this at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

    Chris Smith creator of "American Movie" creates a fun documentary about the band DEVO who are widely misunderstood with interesting choices of music, background observations and conversations. DEVO's background and story is pretty interesting as the documentary does a good job on exploring the band with some fun insights.

    Since I am not the biggest music documentary person, I found certain aspects feeling slow and uneventful towards the second act. Including some of the conversations feeling a little dry. Overall, there are some really nice fun moments together.

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • DEVO:美国新浪潮传奇乐队
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      • Fremantle Documentaries
      • Library Films
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