This is passion.

This documentary flows wonderfully with Scorsese doing a great job with his explanations and his passion really flows through the screen. He shows a lot of mostly forgotten films as his examples which I think works because you haven't seen these scenes before and pay more attention. He goes over the classics as well, but a lot is done with these lesser known movies. Very insightful watch.

If you love movies watch this fucking movie, okay?

Amazing documentary! Lots of interesting and important facts for real filmlovers. I guess, I haven't seen 95% of the movies mentioned, but I have updated my wishlist and expect a great fun ahead.

Even though it's quite long it never feels it as Scorsese's enthusiasm for film is infectious. There's a lot of great anecdotes and interesting clips and interviews. If you don't like spoilers you should see the films he references before watching though, it also helps give what he says context. As a bonus they're great films.

I want Scorsese to narrate my everyday life. He's got a great voice. I wish he'd journeyed beyond 1967. He explained why he didn't, but I didn't care, I still wanted to see it. Some of my favourite movies are from the 60s and 70s, and I wish he had been able to talk about them. But that's not the movie he made, and I can't fault him for that.

You can tell Scrosese is very fond of this medium, very passionate about it; I sat there moved and blown away by the fact I hadn't seen most of these classic films. It's funny how one of the greatest living directors (and one of my favorite) almost became a priest; Think of all of the great films you would've missed out on. Great documentary for every filmlover out there, highly recommended !!!

Starting with tales of his four year old self in the cinema enchanted by Duel in the Sun Scorsese presents a personal account of cinema passionately and articulately waylaying many classics (mercifully The Wizard of Oz doesn't get a mention) instead for films that impacted him personally. It is a interesting look at American cinema, filled with information, film clips (my To Watch list was already long enough before I watched this...) and perhaps a few too many spoilers for my taste.

This is a treasure trove of features to check out, and Scorsese clearly loves the medium that he works in, and shows a great deal of respect for historic film makers and the system they worked in. However, the structure of the film leaves something to be desired, and he often just rattles off names like a machine gun, without giving you a lot of background of analysis. That said, it was definitely a fascinating experience.

Scorsese is a great narrator and I could continue listening to him for hours. I really liked the topics he chose and his selection of films.

Great documentary. Scorsese made me realise how little I know about old american films.

Scorsese, The World's Biggest Movie Fan, dresses up in a nice suit and talks to us for four hours about Topic A. Of course you probably have to be a movie nerd yourself to find this appetizing, but for the record I think it's hell on jets

Scorsese is such a gifted speaker and so knowledgeable about film that even movies that he was talking about that I had seen and didn't like I was finding myself nodding in agreement at what he said. Wouldn't have minded more director interviews throughout but as a love letter to film you aren't gonna find much better.

More so than Voyage, succeeds in exactly what its mission is. Will not only add a number of movies / names to your need-to-watch list and give you an understanding into the early development and influence of this great man, but also offer excellent insight for the material and make you reconsider titles you previously thought of as less than. While there are directors I value above Scorsese [not that many, don't hyperventilate], I don't think any could have pulled this off so well.

Probably the most intelligent and insightful review of American film history that i've seen. Scorsese is not just a talented auteur but a learned student and scholar of film. This is an absolute must see for film buffs, Scorsese fans, and filmmakers and it also serves as an inspiration.

An honest statement by a great man who truly loves cinema.

I was in danger of getting a neck cramp from all the nodding in agreement with Scorsese's observations and especially his choice of films. His selection avoids the obvious and leans towards the more obscure. His passion is clear, his knowledge is thorough, and his comments are insightful. The documentary flows nicely, although occasionally he dwells on a certain clip or movie for too long. I can't say I learned a lot from this movie, but it should be a fantastic intro for blossoming film buffs.

Pretentious title aside, this was damn entertaining and instructive.I especially liked the discussion of the control exerted by the producers and studios, and the style each one forced upon its filmmakers. There are short vignettes with other famous directors (Capra, Wilder, Ford, etc.) which are used rarely but effectively. And like any great director, Scorsese's film selection and appraisal is light years ahead of any fucking critic, and he has the type of voice one can listen to forever.

thanks mr scorsese for making my wishlist even longer than it already was

Scorsese é um gênio, e nesse documentário ele nos conduz através dos filmes americanos que mais o influenciaram. Precisa de mais?

Very watchable. Scorsese crams in a lot of sweet clips, but also skips huge essential chunks of American film history entirely (which he readily admits at the end). But obviously you can't cover it all, then the running time would be at least four hours. Wait a minute...

Scorsese has one of the warmest speaking voices I've ever heard. He could be talking about the nuances of ass-wiping and I'd still sit patiently listening to him.

An insightful and enjoyable look at influential films, for Scorsese himself and the medium as a whole. Even though it's several hours long, it still seemed too short. Scorsese's soothing narration enhances the experience wonderfully. Any fan of film watching this will most likely end up with a list of new movies to watch.

Scorsese's love for film comes across, making this one of the better documentaries of its kind. If nothing else, my list of films to see grew considerably after watching this.

Everything I learned in film school, and more, is packed into this miniseries. And I get to look at Scorsese's mug for hours! I cannot recommend this more highly.

Scorsese fluidly crams a great deal of fundamental American film history in a relatively short period of time, and in a captivating way, thanks to his own personal touch. Required viewing.

Only knock that I can come up with is that it makes me sad wondering how much detail I have completely overlooked in the countless movies I've seen before it. Marty reduces the art of film analysis to something completely within the grasp of a Joe Everyviewer like me without ever diluting its emotional impact or power. I intend to watch this again and again.