The band Devo and filmmaker Chris Smith are the subjects of a new documentary at Sundance, which explores the band's 'transgressive, naughty' performance art and its infiltration into the pop mainstream over their 50-plus years. The documentary is directed by Chris Smith and offers an unfiltered story of the band from start to finish. Reviews of the documentary vary, with some praising it as a perfect tribute to the iconic band, while others criticize it for lacking insight and rising above a trip down memory lane.
Had an absolute blast at Chris Smith’s DEVO, a creative visual and aural barrage threaded with smart reflections from a band whose legacy goes way beyond being the crazy flowerpot men who did “Whip It.” My @THR review from #Sundance2024 https://t.co/yTkkZiGiH0
DEVO (Sundance) Review https://t.co/Ylm4rONft7 https://t.co/WDDDG8VJyz
Devo - Super rad, fun doc telling the unfiltered story of Devo from start to finish. Madddddd respect for these guys and their totally radical intentions & intelligence. The film itself isn't so radical but it's enjoyable. Loved all their snarky interview quotes. #Sundance2024 https://t.co/eukiAOqk8q
Devo and Filmmaker Chris Smith on Their Sundance Doc: How the Band’s ‘Transgressive, Naughty’ Performance Art Infiltrated the Pop Mainstream (@ChrisWillman - @Variety) https://t.co/rsHYEEZB0l
⬇️⬇️⬇️ ‘Devo’ Review: The Subversive New Wave Band Gets a Standard Documentary Light on Insight #Sundance2024: Though fans of the musical group might enjoy this trip down memory lane, the film never rises above it. https://t.co/DT4agncXFi
REVIEW: The "Devo" Documentary at #Sundance Is a Perfect Tribute to the Iconic Band More: https://t.co/XwB298MwSE https://t.co/CpzmWt8U3q
Still whipping it good, Devo looks back on 50 years via a new Sundance documentary https://t.co/1MCgEzlwMb just watched this. i learned a lot about them
Devo On Sundance Return, Chris Smith Directed Documentary & Next 50 Years https://t.co/BGrVHeyLgB
DEVO in the Vulture Spot at #sundance like https://t.co/zcKbnTACpk
"Mutate, don't stagnate." Band members Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale & filmmaker Chris Smith on the new doc & 50-plus years of DEVO #Sundance2024 https://t.co/vU8efZnzFI
Devo and Filmmaker Chris Smith on Their Sundance Doc: How the Band's 'Transgressive, Naughty' Performance Art Infiltrated the Pop Mainstream https://t.co/7pcpebVYTZ
Devo Whips Sundance Into Shape With New Doc https://t.co/TPJ5ypNJXG