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The journey has been so incremental and so episodic, it's just a mountain that keeps getting higher. If I ever turn around and look down, I think will I just be amazed about how on earth we got here?

# Review

Coldplay was one of my favourite bands in elementary school so their music has a special place in my heart. This documentary follows four friends who met in college: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. The documentary tells the story of how this group went from playing in pubs to selling out international stadiums.

The film does cover both the band’s meteoric rise, as well as some of the band’s internal conflicts. It’s interesting to take a peek under the polished surface of the band, at the individual struggles of the members and the various times that they almost broke up, such as when Will Champion was almost forced out of the band. Coldplay is one of the most family-friendly bands, yet backstage, there is much tension and stress.

The shots of the film are very rosy and make use of nostalgic and black and white filters. Coldplay music is layered throughout the film. Coldplay has achieved so much mainstream success because their songs are hopeful and appeal to such a large audience. The documentary, while exploring both the ups and downs, tries to accomplish the same.

# Conclusion

A documentary that humanizes the band.

# Overall rating: 7.3

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