The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir

Not too much romanticizing the times, not too many hippy dippy claims of enlightenment or tying some meaning to a 'cosmic coincidence', meahn. But also not a lot of new information aside from very personal family stuff. I'd like to have heard more about writing songs and making some of the albums, but it's pretty good. 3.4 stars

If you are a deadhead like me, this documentary will possibly make you cry and you will swear it's the greatest documentary you've ever saw in your life. If you are not, you will find it intriguing, interesting and well done. I was not going to review this because I am so biased. I am a deadhead and this is the most insightful piece of work on the Grateful Dead I've seen in years. If you ever were curious about the Grateful Dead this gives the most behind the scenes look at what occurred. It certainly gives you a different version of Bobby. What a scape of a most unique band that changed history. "The omnipotent Grateful Dead."

My 200th review here had to be about this fantastic band and this great musician who rocked the world during 30 years. Those who like the band enjoyed every little second of the movie. Those who still don't know Weir / GD have here a great chance to change this.

Watch the film and listen to the band!

PS: Once the film ended I researched more about Garcia and discovered today (1st August) would be his 76th brithday!!!

So if you grew up in the early 70s you already know; you either loved them or hated them. No in- between. I for one didn't care for the ideology of the cult - did like some music for sure but you were either all in or all out mostly. Unfortunately I saw too many lives get too far side tracked for their own good. Enjoyed the story of Bob Weir which you don't often hear since Garcia would normally be featured in documentaries. To hear the story from Bob Weir himself is very interesting and how his life changed after having a family is enlightening and a happy ending overall making you feel good and worth to watch.

Band documentaries are tough, because you want to hear the music and see 30+ years of historical footage, but also hear the story telling and interviews. This documentary does a good job balancing, and doesn't tiptoe around the drugs and lifestyle.