Mistaken for strangers is the second track on the nationals 2007 album, boxer. Mistaken for strangers was released in 20 on wednesday, april 17, 20 there were 1 other movie released on the same date, including deceptive practice. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. Aug 05, 2017 its about matt and todd berningers relationship as brothers, and, interestingly, about the making of mistaken for strangers as in, the film is a lot about its own creation. The band serves more as a backdrop for what may be the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap. Mistaken for strangers 20 mistaken for strangers 20.
Sep 19, 20 mistaken for strangers follows the national on its biggest tour to date. The national mistaken for strangers lyrics genius lyrics. Newbie roadie tom lead singer matt berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and cant help but put his own spin on the experience. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious, unusual, and moving film.
Mistaken for strangers is a film that i saw back in early 2014 at the ifc center in new york. Im a 63 year old white guy rem, relplacements, hold steady, joni, bob dylan, stones, et al my friend jennifer, 37 year old beauty who has discernining tastes, introduced me to the band. The nationals matt berninger is working on a mistaken for. The song was released on april 30, 2007 in the uk and may 1, 2007 in the us as the albums first single. In actuality, the documentary, mistaken for strangers, isnt exactly focused on the national. Mar 28, 2014 as accounts of brotherly rivalries go, mistaken for strangers isnt exactly cain and abel. Mar 28, 2014 a tale of two brothers, one band and a boatload of psychological baggage, mistaken for strangers is, like its maker, scruffy, undisciplined and eager to be loved. Inevitably, toms moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the. Mistaken for strangers 20 full movie video dailymotion. Matt, the lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock band the national, finally finds himself flush with success.
Matt berninger, lead singer of the rock band the national, invites his metalhead younger brother, tom to film their biggest tour yet. What holds mistaken for strangers back from greatnessor even goodnessis the frequent impression that tom is playing up his foibles and failures for effect. My suspicion, especially given that tom gets directorial credit here while matt and his bandmates are listed as producers, is that there was more planning and organizing going on than the finished product would have you believe. A suitably complicated look at fraternal bonds, mistaken for strangers offers. With tom berninger, matt berninger, bryce dessner, bryan devendorf. Its about matt and todd berningers relationship as brothers, and, interestingly, about the making of mistaken for strangers as in, the film is a lot about its own creation. A suitably complicated look at fraternal bonds, mistaken for strangers offers more depth and insight than the usual tour documentary.
Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Filmmaker tom berninger follows members of the national as they embark on an international tour. Mar 26, 2014 mistaken for strangers was directed by tom berninger, matts younger brother, and it appears that the movie was initially going to be your average lifeontheroad curio. Mar 23, 2020 mistaken for strangers also strikes a chord with me as an exploration of someone trying to prove their worth through a creative endeavor. Mistaken for strangers movie photos and stills fandango. The best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. Mistaken for strangers song, a song by the national from their 2007 album boxer mistaken for strangers film, a film about the national released in 20 disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term. After ten years as a band, and five critically acclaimed albums, they were finally enjoying wider recognition. Mistaken for strangers 2014 stream and watch online. Mistaken for strangers is a song by brooklynbased indie rock band the national from their fourth studio album, boxer. But its also one of those films i almost forgot i saw not because i. Mistaken for strangers is a 20 documentary film featuring the american indie rock band the national. Tom, whos nearly 30 and living in his parents basement, jumps at the opportunity. But its also one of those films i almost forgot i saw not because i meant to, it just got shuffled briefly out of my memory so far as the title but i but was extremely glad just now i found the title as the subject matter.
You dont have to know who the national is to enjoy this surprisingly wellcrafted movie, but it helps. Mistaken for strangers also strikes a chord with me as an exploration of someone trying to prove their worth through a creative endeavor. The nationals matt berninger is working on a mistaken. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mistaken for strangers near you. Not since american movie has there been such an entertainingly clumsy, wartsandall documentary about making a movie, this time courtesy of cincinnati. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious and touching film about two brothers, matt and tom berninger. That all said, its a very welldone and heartfelt film that i highly recommend for fans of the national, and people who find the relationships between people, esp. Which, in this case, is no small achievement considering the previous titles by this documentarys novice filmmakerthe horror thrillers dirt under his nails and wages of sinboth end in murderous rampages. Just as tom thinks his movie will make all of his anxiety and insecurity go away, i tend to think some creative project will come along and save me. The film is directed by tom berninger, brother of lead singer matt berninger, and premiered 17 april 20 at the tribeca film festival in new york city. Mistaken for strangers feels like a depressed guy riding his famous older siblings coattails in a vain attempt to make sense out of his life. The nationals matt berninger has revealed that he and his brother tom are working on a sequel to the acclaimed film mistaken for strangers.
Mistaken for strangers follows the band the nationals. It could easily have been a workaday music doc, but amid all the gigs, pit stops and sound checks. Just as tom thinks his movie will make all of his anxiety and insecurity go away, i tend to think some creative project will. A tale of two brothers, one band and a boatload of psychological baggage, mistaken for strangers is, like its maker, scruffy, undisciplined and eager to be loved. Not since american movie has there been such an entertainingly clumsy, wartsandall documentary about making a. Apr 10, 2014 the best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. Reviews profoundly moving and sensationally funny little white lies a brilliant and brutally honest movie. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that i ve ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since. Toms camera captures his journey as he finds himself living in matts shadow and acting out in a way only a little brother can drinking, complaining, and struggling to balance his ambition with his responsibilities. Mar 28, 2014 the best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. Mistaken for strangers is a documentary about two brothers, matt and tom berninger. Mistaken for strangers, which covers toms time with the band and his subsequent attempts to piece together a movie about that time, is a sweet, funny, and sad film, but also an exceedingly odd one. His younger brother tom is a loveable slacker a filmmaker and metalhead still living with his parents in cincinnati.
Its been super slow, but also enlightening about how. Matt, the lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock band the national, finally finds himself. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The film is directed by tom berninger, brother of lead. Mistaken for strangers dogwoof documentary distribution. Inevitably, toms moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road.
Newbie roadie tom lead singer matt berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie. Mistaken for strangers follows the band the nationals tour. An amazingly intimate and spirited film, mistaken for strangers delves into the joys and struggles of brotherhood. Mistaken for strangers has what feels like a comedic setup. The tv show, the movie and mistaken for strangers 2 have been a big, big part of what tom, carin and i have been cooking for a while. Mistaken for strangers follows the national on its biggest tour to date. Preorder at the official site for mistaken for strangers. The national film mistaken for strangers pitchfork. At first, while reading the summary, i wasnt intrigued, turned off actually. My suspicion, especially given that tom gets directorial credit here while matt and his bandmates are listed as producers, is that there was more planning and organizing going. Mistaken for strangers documentary hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious and touching film about two brothers, matt and tom berninger.
Mistaken for strangers was directed by tom berninger, matts younger brother, and it appears that the movie was initially going to be your average lifeontheroad curio. Mistaken for strangers 20 directed by tom berninger. You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery citibank lights arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes glazing under oh, you wouldnt want an angel watching over, surprise, surprise, they wouldnt wanna watch another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults. Apr 18, 20 in actuality, the documentary, mistaken for strangers, isnt exactly focused on the national. In 2010, rock band the national were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career. Mistaken for strangers 20, directed by tom berninger. The movie is somewhat reminiscent of ross mcelwees 1986 film, shermans march, which started as a documentary about the swath of devastation that general sherman cut through the south, but evolved into the filmmakers unguarded meditation on love and loss. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious, unusual, and moving film about two brothers, matt and tom berninger. Mistaken for strangers is both a document of that effort and the result. Director tom berninger younger brother to the nationals frontman, matt berninger gets a call from his rockstar sibling to hit the road with the band as assistant tour manager on the worldwide tour of the hit album high violet.