Review of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

Jeez, how many great songs did this guy write?

"Runnin' Down a Dream," Peter Bogdanovich's love letter to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is a fine reminder of why classic rock is, well, classic. Petty and the band are inspiring: the fierce integrity, the superb musicianship, their hard-won serenity, and - of course - the staggeringly deep, consistently excellent collection of songs. Like Scorsese in "The Last Waltz," Bogdanovich obviously loves his subject, and brings a fan's delight to the film. He keeps the anecdotes crisp, so he can spend his time on the music. All in all, it adds up to a very fast 4 hours. In true music geek tradition, it's worth asking if this makes the Top Five list for rock documentaries...

Posted on 02/15/08 by: garagista1 11:38 PM