Overrated and overhyped

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

The members of the popular boy band Backstreet Boys give viewers a look inside the group and its members on a personal level. Kevin Richardson gives us a look at Kentucky, going back to his roots as he tells us the story of his father's illness and ultimate death just as the band was gaining momentum. Brian Littrell shows his inner struggle with his voice cords not functioning to full capacity and the steps he is taking with his therapist to regain the voice he once had. The band reflects on their process to fame and stardom including the business deal they had with manager Lou Pearlman. Howie D. demonstrates how successful of an entertainer he can be as he steps in the limelight with the other group members. Each group member explains in their own way on how much the band has accomplished and how they are continuing on their path to make music, and entertain. This documentary is for anyone wanting to learn more about their childhood favorite boy band or interested in what it takes to make it in the music industry. Highly recommend.

So it's come to this? I was expecting something so much better than this sloppily put together cluster of moments. I was a big fan for a long time and looked forward to watching it, I wanted a bit something more. I appreciated the honesty of their past and how they over came their struggles, but it seems like someone is still pulling the strings for them. I want to see a bit more of all that goes into making the records and their relationships as well. I wanted to see how their relationships have grown over the years. They show how they've grown individually, but not how they did together. I recommend fans give it a watch, since most of the fans are going to regardless of what we say here, but I was sorely disappointed. Rolled my eyes several times.This is a MEH.

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.

Even though I never followed their career, I was still curious to watch their documentary and was very touched and impressed with how raw, honest and authentic they were in front of the camera.I found it to be very interesting and compelling. They did a great job of putting together all the pieces of their history, as one of the biggest boy bands in the world, as well as each of their own individual story, starting from when they were young boys growing up with dreams of making it big, leading up to their own personal struggles and successes.Whenever someone is able to share their story in a very real and truthful manner, it's bound to reach people from all over the world... No matter if they were fans back in the day, still are or have never heard of them... This documentary shows raw human emotions and everybody can relate to that.So yeah, great job guys!!!