I was a DJ (with a huge love of Soul music) at the time I first heard of the 'Beastie Boys' and, I was not impressed. They were part of a fledgling scene that I thought was just wanna be gangsters crap (and still do) which had no right being called music. But come 1984 it broke into the music world in a big way and, as much as I disliked it it did give me 2 songs that I have always thought were music generation masters...and great to listen to; the Aerosmith and Run DMC collaboration and the B Boys 'You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party'. After that I was never interested in anything more about these no talent, immature, non funny and typical disrespectful Americans. If you are a big fan of the Beastie Boys you are not necessarily going to like this documentary. That's because of its utter fake and scripted presentation that is combined with totally non funny humour whatsoever...and I don't know why the 2 remaining members even think they are in any way humourous! The later Steve Buscemi and co appearances were abysmally embarrassing The only interesting parts of this for me were the background Adam Yauch tales that, were showing his true personality as a messenger of peace. People and peace movements will always remember what he tried to do for Tibet much, much more than what he did with the band! It gets a 1 star for Adam but the rest is a complete minus because its as fake and trashy as the world of (C)RAP...Really Awful Pap.

The unfortunate thing about this approach taken here with the 2 remaining B Boys on stage is that it feels so scripted and really clinical which is everything i thought the Beasties were not. What i wanted from their story on film is a bit more anarchy and the chaos of 80s and 90s NY to come out not two middle aged legends on stools talkin bout the good ole days. Disappointed fan.

source: Beastie Boys Story

Mike and Adam get on stage and tell it like it is, with the help of the creative genius, Spike Jonze. Never a dull moment as they go back to the roots and reveal all in a Bestie Boys sort of way. Filled with humour, intelligence, emotions, but most of all, MUSIC! Most importantly is the relationship all three had. It was a very tight bond and this stage show really highlights that with paying tribute and respects to the legendary Yauch...

I was very curious about this from the start : a *Spike Jonze* *documentary* about the *Beastie Boys*, what could go wrong ? Well let's get straight to the point : the format chosen, a filmed live stage show, just does not work for them. After one hour and half of it I dropped the TV remote unable to cope anymore with this Beastie Boys x Annual Corporate Meeting show x TED crossover. So my first advice would be to skip this so called documentary and go for the excellent book they released last year. And my second one would be for those who enjoyed the film but do not know the book : read it !

This is a quintessentially Beastie Boys moment. Doing a documentary their own way just like they did it with music. Always creating something new. This is story telling, an opportunity to walk back in time with these artists as they guide us through a journey from their perspective. An ode to MCA. An adventure that's worth the ride. I laughed out loud. I cried out loud. I got up and danced. I fell in love again. Thank you.

Like some other reviewers here, I was disappointed in the presentation format--a standup comedy (?) slideshow, in front of a large crowd of adoring fans. This seemed to push home the point that these two men sorely crave adulation. There were so many cuts to the audience laughing and clapping... it was too traditional and a bit desperate. What's sad is the lost potential. At least at the end of the show, they give a nice tribute to Yauch. But why did Jonze wait 8 years to do this film? Aside from the format, the constant smirking, and self-congratulatory vibe from the two dudes (one in particular) got real tired, real quick. Now, drop the mic (not).

I was only a casual fan of the Boys when I was a kid, but loved watching the bands journey & how they evolved. What they went through & how they changed to stay successful was awesome. The raw emotion at the end makes the movie!!

"Beastie Boys Story" is an honest, engaging and profound documentary about music's greatest rap/rock group. A thoroughly original music doc unlike anything you've ever experienced. . In this live documentary, Beastie Boys Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you an intimate, personal story of their band, and their years of friendship together live on stage. . Throughout the two-hour experience, viewers get to see the remaining Beastie Boys on-stage telling their story through rare photos and footage. It's an engaging, emotional and beautiful celebration of a definitive career. Director Spike Jonze has created a new way of telling stories with documentaries and I loved it and I am for it. You get to rediscover why this group was so successful and influential to this day. A stand-out piece of filmmaking. . Follow @snobmedia for more reviews!

Beastie Boys was a MAJOR part of my childhood and early teenage years, this documentary brought back many great memories. So many great photos and great clips, charmingly narrated and super entertaining. I guess its fair to say that Adam Yauch was somewhat of a pioneer for the DIY / creative director / designer thing in hiphop found in current acts like A$AP Ferg etc. Admirable how they stayed at it and stayed friends through all the years while making great music and challenging themselves and exploring their sound all along. 10/10