Documentary about the band Journey and their new lead singer, Arnel Pineda, who was discovered through YouTube. Cast:Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo, Cherry Pineda, John Baruck, Noel Gomez, John Toomey, Tim RoznerDirector:Ramona S. DiazRelease Date:March 8, 2013DVD Release:August 20, 2013From:Cinedigm Entertainment/DocuramaLength:1 hr. 53 min.
Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey played in key cities to good not great reviews. • Ann Hornaday wrote in the Washington Post, "As infectious as Arnel Pineda's enthusiasm is, the film too often relies on his inherent appeal as a film subject, rarely probing more deeply..." More Reviews Below...
Alynda Wheat, People: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the film never delves deeply into the group's dynamics. But you can't deny the joy of Arnel Pineda's good fortune -- or his music."(See all of Alynda Wheat's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 80 words, 03/07/13
Claudia Puig, USA Today: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a story that could only happen in an era of YouTube and 'American Idol.' Well-chronicled and fascinating... a cinematic journey well worth taking."(See all of Claudia Puig's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 602 words, 03/06/13
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...compelling... tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Arnel Pineda.... a fascinating look at a process that usually goes unrecorded."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 187 words, 03/08/13
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...captures Pineda's wide-eyed response to his own unexpected fame... his ebullience is infectious... a pleasant story of dreams coming true."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 279 words, 03/08/13
Sara Stewart, New York Post: WEAK(cg) "...squanders the inherent excitement in this Cinderella story, plodding from one performance to the next with unnecessary asides for veteran Journey members..."(See all of Sara Stewart's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 175 words, 03/08/13
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...affectionate, unprobing... The best material is the loosest, capturing the perpetually insecure and overcompensating Pineda in his early concerts..."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 413 words, 03/08/13
Odie Henderson, Chicago Sun-Times: VERY GOOD(cg) "It made me think about my own reactions to bands I love, and how I feel when one of my own makes it big. Plus, that Arnel Pineda can sing his ass off."(See all of Odie Henderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,135 words, 03/08/13
Ernest Hardy, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "...a moving tale made more so because even after he's 'won,' Arnel Pineda maintains a clear-eyed pragmatism about what living a fairy tale costs."(See all of Ernest Hardy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 244 words, 03/06/13
KEY CITIES (3 Reviews)
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post: MODERATE(cg) "As infectious as Pineda's enthusiasm is, the film too often relies on his inherent appeal as a film subject, rarely probing more deeply..."(See all of Ann Hornaday's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 426 words, 03/08/13
Geoff Edgers, Boston Globe: VERY GOOD(cg) "...inspiring if sometimes slightly by-the-numbers... for more than Journey fans. It's a tale that uses the common language of the overcoming-adversity doc."(See all of Geoff Edgers's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 730 words, 03/09/13
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: MODERATE(cg) "...holds interest but seems a little like a publicity film. Also, there's too much Arnel Pineda and too little Journey. Still, it's not bad."(See all of Mick LaSalle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 474 words, 03/15/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (5 Reviews)
Ernest Hardy, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "...a moving tale made more so because even after he's 'won,' Arnel Pineda maintains a clear-eyed pragmatism about what living a fairy tale costs."(See all of Ernest Hardy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 244 words, 03/06/13
Brett Milano, Boston Phoenix: MODERATE(cg) "...basically a non-fictionalized 'Rock Star' -- but less fun because, well, it's Journey. There's no sex or drugs, just a lot of professionalism."(See all of Brett Milano's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 264 words, 03/07/13
Noel Murray, AV Club: GOOD(cg) "...emphasizes the uplifting aspects of Pineda's Journey experience, describing how he came from poverty and delinquency, before he dedicated himself to his craft..."(See all of Noel Murray's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 474 words, 03/07/13
Chuck Bowen, Slant: POOR(cg) "The film has virtually no conflict or focus... 105 long minutes of shapeless footage that's mostly compromised of talking heads saying dull and obvious things."(See all of Chuck Bowen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 496 words, 03/03/13
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...captures Pineda's wide-eyed response to his own unexpected fame... his ebullience is infectious... a pleasant story of dreams coming true."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 279 words, 03/08/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Rob Nelson, Variety: MODERATE "...entertaining.... Alas, at nearly two hours, the movie never ends; it goes on and on (and on and on)... hits corny but impassioned notes..."(See all of Rob Nelson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 481 words, 04/22/12
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...skirts with hagiography, at times feeling more like a promotional DVD extra than an objective account... it nonetheless has an undeniable emotional pull..."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 377 words, 03/07/13
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...captures Pineda's wide-eyed response to his own unexpected fame... his ebullience is infectious... a pleasant story of dreams coming true."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 279 words, 03/08/13
17.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey's reviews are separated by an average 17.0 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey's reviews cover 36.8% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 7,711 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 406 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
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