Amazing that so much footage exists. This is a must-view for any music fan.

I really enjoyed the style and the use of hom videos, it was different and interesting, I just wish there was more talking with Daniel Johnston himself and delving a little deeper into why he is being hailed by a lot of people as the "best singer/songwriter of all time."

Very interesting look into the theory that insanity=creativity.

tragic story, but i'm not sure he deserves the title of artistic genius...

Being new to the whole saga that is Daniel Johnston it's hard for me to come up with something to say about him. The film did a wonderful job showing, only what I can call, his decent. This unfolds to be one of the most tragic stories I have ever heard. Deep down I'm sure we would all love this story to have a happy ending. I suppose I'll just come right out with the cliche; Johnston's songwriting is brilliant and I hope he continues to do well with his art.

Much like Johnston's music this is bizarre and strange and sneaks up on you as being oddly good. Pretty tragic and sad and Daniel really pulled an Orson Welles physically, damn that guy got huge. Nicely paced and pretty interesting. But I have to say that I question anyone's genius who believes that Mountain Dew is a good drink.

Daniel Johnston is no doubt an interesting person despite his questionable musical abilities and the grunge era hype surrounding him. However, this documentary is a more intriguing look into the indie music scene and how musicians get their music pushed into prominence from the clubs or through another artist's recommendation. Whether or not Daniel Johnston is in fact a musical genius (or even talented) is completely up to you to decide in the end. He seems passionate about what he does at least

It's interesting to see the background stories of some of his songs. There's a touching performance of Don't Play Cards With Satan.

Never heard of this guy before, and maybe I should have done some research before waching this, but I couldn't care less about this guy. Only the last 20 minutes made me pay a bit more attention, when they showed his current life and all the 'art' work he's spitting out.

unbeatable story

The man maketh the documentary. It's not a strong film, but it is about an interesting person, one of the most simplest and emotional musicians ever. I just wish the documentary was either more selective or more expansive in its coverage.

Johnston is so bizarre it remains compelling the entire time.

Absolutely brilliant. One of the most tragic stories I've ever seen.

The real truth is that the Devil wouldn't waste his time on asexual moon-men such as Mr. Johnston. Read between the lines here, and you'll see "mental illness" as marketing hype and a boy who liked to shiv his social network from day one. Call him a bright self-handicapper who senses the limits of his talent (unlike many of his fans), and let's pray the lightning gods take him off meds before he becomes just a blubber-hill on the indie horizon.

He may have some personal problems

The fandom around outsider artists like Johnston or Wesley Willis always makes me a little uncomfortable, since I'm never sure if people are genuinely connecting with their craft or just laughing at the crazy sideshow freak. This documentary aims for the center and shows Johnston both as a man of childlike exuberance for music as well as a genuinely disturbed individual, and lets the viewer decide how much they want to take away from that.

I don't know, it just seemed kind of strange to write a loveletter to a man like this. Sure, he can't help the way he is, but they really seem to overglorify someone that has spent his entire adult life screwing over anyone that tries to help him and is constantly ditching one well-meaning sycophant for the next and playing otherwise smart people for fools.

Interesting stuff. You do have to kind of wonder whether some of these people are truly captivated by the music or are just a Support Group, but anyway...an absorbing chronicle (and I still say they shoulda let him meet Lou Reed).

Although I've never considered Johnston a "genius" on any level, he is a fascinating character and a unique artistic voice. The movie is entertaining and more innovative than Feuerzeig's previous work. It manages to be both reverent (perhaps too reverent) about Johnston and critical of his behavior. There is a perception out there of him as a lovable harmless kook, and it's good to see his darker, dangerous side exposed here. The film does trail off a bit at the end, though.

A truly haunting potrayal of a truly haunted genius.

Regardless of whether you think Johnston is a crazy genius or just crazy, his story is undeniably riveting. This documentary was fascinating, though it cemented my belief that anyone who claims to "get" Johnston's "genius talent", is pretending.

When compared to other documentaries about reclusive musicians, it's not as good as "You're Gonna Miss Me," but a kazillion times better than "Jandek on Corwood." The story was interesting and I definitely found myself somewhat captivated by Johnston's music and artwork, but aside from the moment when his dad broke down, there wasn't much of an emotional grab for me. It was well researched and done in an artistic way, but it did feel a bit long.

Daniel Johnston is a genius. How do I know this? Well, everyone says that he is, so it must be true. I don't mean to sound harsh, because there was something about his songwriting and playing style that I enjoyed on some level, but I'm getting tired of the word "genius" being bandied about like this. Oh yeah, the movie. I think the filmmakers realized that they had a goldmine of source material to work with here, and they used it all brilliantly. Nicely paced...just the right length. Well done.