Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back

I was delighted to see the Quiet Riot documentary included in the program for the NXNE film festival here in Toronto! This film is a definite must for fans of the genre as well as non fans alike. It is a cheeky look back at the heyday where legendary excesses launched and killed the careers of many a great band. But it is so much more than that. It is a testament to friendship and loyalty, perseverance and passion, being true to yourself and following your path. It is filled with humour, affectionate teasing and a lot of love. Never did I feel bashed over the head with messages or emotionally manipulated but rather was presented information that I was allowed to process for myself. I was impressed by the candour, openness and vulnerability of many of those interviewed (most notably Frankie Banali himself) and also by the skill of Regina Russell in capturing it. I laughed, I cried, I was singing along in my seat.

Had a great time at the premier of "Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back". The movie was one of the best music documentaries I have seen. It was informative, sad and funny all at the same time. I am a Quiet Riot fan from the beginning,seeing them in Hollywood at the small clubs. I learned a little about the Quiet Riot members thing's that I didn't know. But I also was very entertained. (Maybe finally Chuck will get his recognition). It had a lot of laughing out loud moments. The scene's done with hidden camera's, caught some memorable funny and heartfelt moments. I can't wait for the DVD to come out. I will definitely purchase it. I just hope it is not cut apart and made smaller.

I just finished watching this fantastic rockumentary and I'm so glad that I DVR'd it when it saw it come up on the guide the other night! The highs and lows this story takes you on make for an incredible tale of a legendary band. Part real life Spinal Tap, part real life Rock Star! This is a new title in the classic line up of great rockumentaries that gives insight into that crazy world that is 80's Heavy Metal. If you are a fan of Quiet Riot or any of the bands or songs from the decade of metal then you are sure to enjoy this movie. Thanks for the reminder of how much fun the music of the 80's was and still is. Great job by all involved on both sides of the camera lens. Rock on \m/

I went to the Newport Beach film festival to see the premiere of "Well now you're here there's no way back", it is one the best docs i have seen, it ranks up there with/ exceeds "20 ft from stardom","sound city and "history of the eagles". not being a quiet riot fan, i learned from Frank Banali( drummer), the history of how they came to be, the ups and downs of the band, the changing of lead singers after the untimely death of Kevin Debrow. the movie is very entertaining, it has its funny parts and its sad moments.it also shows the struggles that Frank Banali went thru,whether to end the band or to start it's resurgence, once he decided to keep the band going and the difficulty in replacing Kevin Dubrow. after viewing the movie i am now a Quiet Riot fan and also a fan of Regina Russell(director), a very well put together documentary!!

First of all I am NOT a Critic! To be a Critic is to be Critical of some ones work, art, music etc... I do not care what a critic has to say about anything , personally. Those are just opinions to me and everybody has one, so what... So here is my opinion of this Doc. In a nutshell, I loved it! Yes! I thought is was a perfect example of the "Never say Die" attitude that has been kinda lost today. Of course These guys could have thrown in the towel, and rightfully so, but they didn't. They could have went on with other bands or produced other music or something all together different, But They Didn't! Instead, Frankie decided that this is what I do, and want to do, and will keep Doing. I respect that! That's what I am taking away from this movie. I will not quit. When you get right down to it is a good life lesson. A life lesson that I needed to hear. So, in my opinion, see this movie! Good Music, Great Band, life lesson and a positive future outlook.

Oh, and if and when Quiet Riot comes to my town, I will be doing all I can to be there! I wish the guys all the luck in the world!