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Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger review
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In Short: The emotional reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher is captured in a new documentary, but it glosses over the hard stuff.
The emotional reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher is captured in a new documentary, Don't Look Back In Anger, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film, directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, offers a sentimental and affectionate portrait of the band's comeback tour in 2025. Noel Gallagher, in an interview, stated, "The little things that used to annoy us about each other have all gone away," reflecting the genuine reconciliation between the brothers.
The documentary, which includes Liam and Noel's first interview together in over two decades, shows that the brothers' reconciliation was as genuine off-stage as it was in front of fans. However, the film avoids delving into the specifics of how the rapprochement came about or its impact on their family. The reunion tour, which was much-hyped, brought people together, even if the musicians could barely stand to be in the same room at the same time.
With cameras hidden to avoid distracting the once-volatile siblings, the documentary captures the "big" moment when Liam finally shows up for rehearsals. The filmmakers wisely planted up to 20 cameras, operated by actual cinematographers, deep in the pulsing crowds to capture the real magic of Oasis—the emotional connection between artist, music, and fan. The documentary, which runs for 123 minutes, manages to be all of the above and more, underscoring the band's enduring appeal.
Despite the emotional highs, the documentary is not without its awkward moments. Prospects don't get better when the frontman shows up, scowling his way through songs and departing unceremoniously, as casually as he appeared. Noel Gallagher, unprepared for the "intense outpouring of joy and tears," confesses to turning his back at shows to hide his emotions. The documentary chronicles the 2025 reunion tour and includes insights from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who wrote the script.
Oasis, Britpop's biggest band, were the subject of intense speculation over whether their reunion would even happen. The documentary, which is the perfect souvenir for tour attendees, also serves as the clearest illustration of why Oasis means so much to so many. While the band's songs like "Don't Look Back In Anger" and "Wonderwall" are still beloved, other tracks are only slightly above average. Nonetheless, the emotional connection between the band and their fans remains unbreakable, making the documentary a must-watch for any Oasis fan.
What's confirmed
- The emotional reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher is captured in a new documentary, Don't Look Back In Anger, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film, directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, offers a sentimental and affectionate portrait of the band's comeback tour in 2025. Noel Gallagher, in an interview, stated, "The little things that used to annoy us about each other have all gone away," reflecting the genuine reconciliation between the brothers.
- The documentary, which includes Liam and Noel's first interview together in over two decades, shows that the brothers' reconciliation was as genuine off-stage as it was in front of fans. However, the film avoids delving into the specifics of how the rapprochement came about or its impact on their family. The reunion tour, which was much-hyped, brought people together, even if the musicians could barely stand to be in the same room at the same time.
- With cameras hidden to avoid distracting the once-volatile siblings, the documentary captures the "big" moment when Liam finally shows up for rehearsals. The filmmakers wisely planted up to 20 cameras, operated by actual cinematographers, deep in the pulsing crowds to capture the real magic of Oasis—the emotional connection between artist, music, and fan. The documentary, which runs for 123 minutes, manages to be all of the above and more, underscoring the band's enduring appeal.
- Despite the emotional highs, the documentary is not without its awkward moments. Prospects don't get better when the frontman shows up, scowling his way through songs and departing unceremoniously, as casually as he appeared. Noel Gallagher, unprepared for the "intense outpouring of joy and tears," confesses to turning his back at shows to hide his emotions. The documentary chronicles the 2025 reunion tour and includes insights from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who wrote the script.
- Oasis, Britpop's biggest band, were the subject of intense speculation over whether their reunion would even happen. The documentary, which is the perfect souvenir for tour attendees, also serves as the clearest illustration of why Oasis means so much to so many. While the band's songs like "Don't Look Back In Anger" and "Wonderwall" are still beloved, other tracks are only slightly above average. Nonetheless, the emotional connection between the band and their fans remains unbreakable, making the documentary a must-watch for any Oasis fan.
What's still developing
- In an opening montage, we hear how Oasis conquered the world in the 1990s with hits like Wonderwall and Roll With It.
- "Liam smashed Noel's guitar, huuuge fight!" she tweeted from backstage.
- We don't find out who instigated the rapprochement, nor do we hear how it affected their family.
- Look Back, based on a manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, tells the story of Fujino, a fourth-grade student who is fast becoming something of a star at school with her expertly drawn cartoon strips.
- Deadline sat down with the director to discuss this latest chapter in his storied career… DEADLINE: How long ago did you start with Look Back?
- His Venice entry Look Back recalls his 2015 film Our Little Sister, a bittersweet study of the female friendships that develop when three grown-up sisters discover they have a 15-year-old step-sibling.
- That's totally fine because as Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger expertly shows, for some fans, they genuinely are the most important band ever.
- Love them or hate them, you can't deny that Oasis reuniting in 2025 was one of the biggest cultural events – if not the biggest – of the year.