I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

As another reviewer has already pointed out: you don't have to be a fan to enjoy this movie. It's a really good documentary on how 5 boys came to fame and how they handled it. And yes there were many highs, but also quite a few lows. And it's refreshing to see them being honest about certain things (drug problems, manager problems, even "current" issues, at the time of shooting this, when they had a fight - two band members going at each other).Having said, the songs are striking a chord, although of course they are all on the romantic side, so if you get pain rather than pleasure from that, certain aspects of the documentary will get you sick. Many boy-bands have come and gone and every one of them certainly has a story to tell (it's a nice touch, that we visit the former homes of the band members by the way), but this really strikes a chord - pun intended

I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I thought it was tastefully done, understanding that it's impossible to get 2 years worth of footage into a 2 hour movie without missing anything. I hope they come out with a DVD that shares a little more (I guess I can't get enough of those 5 guys) I would've liked to see why they were so hurt by Lou Pearlman, if it was just about the money or was there something else.The editing was pretty good and I loved the way the director used the music throughout the film. I have a new found respect for BSB, especially Nick, seeing where he came from and how much work he still needs to do. Finally Howie D came out and expressed his feelings about being in the group, growing up a Howie fan, I always was frustrated that he barely got to sing lead. Kevin and Brian's story was heart-wrenching and I felt AJ could have opened up a little more.I enjoyed the movie and can't wait for the DVD or blu ray.

I was a fan and I bought this video and well what a great disappointment. While a whole bunch of girls were out buying shirts, CDs, and concert tickets, these guys were out drinking and doing drugs with all that money and at least one of them got himself into a cocaine coma. They are trying to re-image themselves from boy band to grown up band while at the same time trying to reach the same level of stardom they once enjoyed. When they all get frustrated with themselves they blame Brian for his difficulty with some vocals. You see Nick get angry and use nasty language towards the team. In reality this video actually makes some of the band members less likable and like a bunch of immature kids. Brian comes across like a person who really could benefit from joining another band, Nick comes across like an immature punk, Kevin comes across like a perverted dad who knows a few choice phrases in German, Howie comes across just fine and level headed he should go on his own also, and AJ has the same sense of humor as my pizza delivery guy. They all got screwed by Lou but without him they may have not faired as well, besides all of them are millionaires now, how many people have you met have gotten screwed and end up as millionaires as well. Buy this if you want to hear the truth straight from the horses mouth, do not buy this if you don't want to ruin the Backstreet Magic. Brian I sincerely hope everything works out for you.

This is truly a great insight to one of the biggest bands of my childhood - The Backstreet Boys. Soon you realize this is a heartbreaking story of a band that came out of only the members' talents and will to go on and keep singing great songs. It shows all the good and bad A.J., Brian, Howie, Nick and Kevin went through the passed 20 years. Finally we get to see the beginning of the group and the evolution of the band combined with group visiting their homes and sharing their secrets. Every true BSB fan should watch it and even people who aren't fans should definitely see it. There are also some Easter eggs of unfortunately unreleased songs, so all in all it is a must see. It is real, authentic, emotional and a bit nostalgic film to watch, especially if you are a kid from 90ties who has grown up in Europe, listening to the best vocal harmony group.KTBSPA