Plot
A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena.
Release Year: 2013
Rating: 3.0/10 (4,418 voted)
Director:Morgan Spurlock
Storyline
An intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
I saw this film today, and didn't have very high expectations. As
expected, when we arrived, there was a long winding queue of teenage
girls, most a year or two younger than myself.
However, the film itself was good, and the excited teenage girls
created a great ambiance (surprisingly). There were many laughs,
including the members of the band dressing up in disguises. I think
that the factor that will appeal most to people about this film is
looking into the on-tour lives of the boys and understanding what it's
like to perform to so many people, as well as having the pressure of so
many fans supporting them.
The film also shows the troubles of being away from family for so long;
and the stresses of being 'famous' as Harry says. He specifically finds
it difficult because of how evasive the press can be, and this aspect
is also looked at.
Whilst this film is definitely a documentary (don't go expecting lots
of action or drama, like my little sister did) it keeps you entertained
and for the most part, interested.
An open mind is also required, as so many people decide that they
'hate' the band etc, and with that attitude, you will leave the cinema
still feeling that way.
The film portrays the boys as fun loving, normal and genuine, making
them very likable and has rekindled my love for the personalities of
the band! I would highly recommend the film to anyone that loves or
likes the group, unlike the Channel 4 Documentary, which was just
awful.
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