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

2014 "Some bands deserve another shot...and another...and another...and another."
7.6| 1h44m| en
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An inspiring documentary chronicling the rise, fall and resurrection of '80s metal band Quiet Riot. The career of Frankie Banali, the band's drummer, reached a serious crossroads when his best friend and bandmate died in 2007. Years later, Banali realizes he must forge ahead and make a new life for himself and his daughter and he goes on a quest to reunite the band and fill the immense void left by his bandmate.

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SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie
UnowPriceless hyped garbage
Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.
SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
Mike Fortin Jr. When I found out that this film was being made a year or two ago I was very excited. I have always loved documentaries that tell of the rock n roll lifestyle and stories behind the music. Quiet Riot was one of the bands that opened the floodgates to the LA metal scene of the 80's. The film does a fantastic job of telling about the rise, fall and redemption of Quiet Riot along with some fantastic archived live footage of the original line-up with Randy Rhoads. I think what I liked best about the film was the description of what happened after Quiet Riot reformed and how the band continued after Kevin DuBrow passed away. It is so touching to hear Frankie Banali describe how Kevin's death affected him and trying to maintain the quality of the music as a tribute to his late friend. The struggle is real people and the film does not shy away from that. The live performances are great, except for the inconsistencies of the singers. Another aspect of the film that I really enjoyed was there are a lot of humorous parts, which show the guys as regular humans with a great sense of humor. I have watched this film many times and enjoy it more and more each time. If you are a fan of 80's hard rock, this is definitely a film to watch.
lindaarroz-83305 First, a standing ovation to Regina Russell for making the movie happen. According to a USC study, only 1.9 percent of the top grossing 100 films over the last two years, were directed by women. Not only did she direct this film, she wrote it and produced it, and put social media to work by raising $24K on Kickstarter. Having said that, this is a great documentary. It has all the things necessary to keep us watching: a sympathetic character, a compelling story, and of course, lots of rock stars and a great soundtrack. This film isn't just for Quiet Riot fans or lovers of heavy metal. This is a great example of the American comeback story.
williamsperger This is one of the best music documentaries I've ever seen, and I've seen a boat load. A great behind the scenes, warts and all profile of Quiet Riot from the late seventies until the present time. Frankie Banali has put together a no holds barred look at the struggles of a fledgling band, then superstar million selling band and then back to the bars band, all over the last 35 years or so. Lots of behind the scenes dealings with the inner workings of an iconic touring rock band. They go back to the Randy Rhoads years through the Kevin DuBrow years and the struggles to find a proper replacement for lead singer, as DuBrow had some pretty big shoes to fill. Through it all, Banali steadfastly maintains his integrity in looking for the right singer. You'll want to stick around for the ending. One of the few rock docs worthy of repeated viewings. (The Foo Fighters one is another).
jonathan dunlow I was very lucky one night I was channel surfing and I caught this movie. I have always been a fan of Quiet Riot's and I was intrigued to see what it was about. This movie was a journey through the history of this band from start to present day. Their many struggles were highlighted as well as their rise to fame. What I didn't expect was to feel Frankie's passion for the band, his music and the fans. This movie captured his raw emotions throughout his journey to make Quiet Riot relevant, and to keep their music alive. His passion for Quiet Riot is really transcending and almost contagious. If you are a fan of this band or music in general you will find this movie well worth your time. It is a blend of life's struggles and success mixed in with the right amount of humor. Enjoy!!