Very well executed

ridiculous rating

Brilliant and touching

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

I just finished watching this movie on Amazon Prime and I can't stop telling all my friends and family about it. I went through about six tissues. Just so moving, adorable, gut wrenching sad, happy, inspirational, just so real! One of the best documentaries I have ever seen. I highly recommend EVERYONE to watch. It will change your life.

'GLEASON': Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)A documentary about former football star Steve Gleason, and his battle with ALS. The film covers five years of Gleason's life, as he battles the horrendous disease with the help of his wife and family. It was directed by Clay Tweel, and it heavily features footage of Steve, his wife Michel Rae Varisco, and their son Rivers (as well as multiple other family members and friends). It was filmed by Sean Pamphilon, Ty Minton-Small and David Lee (who were able to capture some stunningly intimate video). The movie was released by Amazon Studios and it got mostly positive reviews from critics. I agree that it's an exceptionally well made documentary.Steve Gleason was a popular defensive back, for the New Orleans Saints, who is most famous for blocking an Atlanta Falcons' punt (in September of 2006). In 2011 he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also referred to as ALS, and Lou Gehrig's Disease). Shortly later he found out his wife (Varisco) was pregnant with their son Rivers. Knowing he was only expected to live about 2.5 more years, Steve agreed to let filmmakers follow the three of them around, as they battled the disease together. The results are heartbreaking, and very inspirational.The movie is obviously very sad, and it sounds cheesy to say, but it's also inspiring in many ways. The footage the filmmakers got is shockingly intimate. Sometimes so much so, that it's pretty uncomfortable to watch; but I really respect a film that can push me out of my comfort zone (like this did). It's a very well made, and extremely touching film!Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: https://youtu.be/mFAp0zxR-lY

(I thought that "O.J.:Made In America" was going to be the best doc of 2016.)This is an amazing movie. It is an intensely personal movie of a man & his wife/life partner/angel living with one of the most life-sucking illnesses known to mankind. It's tough to watch. It is worth the effort. I struggle with words 3 nights removed from witnessing this film. This is a story of courage, pain, triumph, faith (not in the way you would expect), friendship, sacrifice &, above all, love. There are so many levels deftly handled & addressed in this film. It ends with an odd subtext of man melding into a machine. (Forgive me. I love sci-fi).IDK. I do know it is one of the very films of 2016. SEE IT!

Having been a New Orleans Saints Fan since 1973 I can honestly say that Who-Dats (Saints Fans) live and die by the New Orleans Saints. Watching the events of Katrina unfold, and the rebuilding of the SuperDome one could only, as a Saints Fan hope for a good season. What I am saying is there is always a unique excitement around anything New Orleans. When Steve blocked that punt against The Saints most bitter rival the Falcons for a touchdown I let out a yell that could have shattered glass. Finding out Steve was diagnosed with ALS did shatter that glass.Now my unbiased review of "Gleason". Thank You Steve and Michel for this open look into the life of someone with ALS. Taking the time to document and experience travel, or bucket list, and live the best you can while you can. Even larger continuing to genuinely give of yourself for others. Best of all, giving to your family. All the while the disease progressing and deteriorating a bodies ability to function.Watching the transformation of Steve is very tough, and at times unnerving. Observing Steve and Michel's unwavering honesty is gut wrenching. Reflecting on just how much they both have accomplished through this ordeal is remarkable.Gleason is a clear eyed and excellently presented documentary.