Watch A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies For Free

Wonderful character development!

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Martin Scorsese takes us on a journey through the history of American movies, roughly from the early silents to the late 1960s, though there are a few more recent pictures discussed as well. He does this with wisdom and insight, in a calm, soothing voice. Along the way, you get to relive some famous scenes from well-known movies, as well as discover films you had probably never even heard of. Of course any viewer might complain that their favorite movies are missing, but hey, that's why it says "personal" journey on the title, Scorsese makes it clear that he wants to focus on the films that influenced him and shaped him the most. One negative about this documentary: too many spoilers!! Otherwise, recommended to film buffs - when they have 3+ hours to spare. *** out of 4.

Thank the Lord for Martin Scorsese, and his love of the movies.This is the perfect introduction into the mind of the most talented American artist working in cinema today, and I couldn't recommend it more. I was enthralled through the whole thing and you will be too. Just relax and let him take you on a ride through his world, you'll love it.

This documentary was interesting, but it was also long (so long it lasts a total of 225 minutes), like Ben-Hur long. But if your into that, this is for you. But only if you have a passion for movies, like I do. Being that Martin Scorsese is my favorite director (live and maybe even ever), this is quite fascinating, especially if you know the style of Scorsese's works. Because then you can understand where he got his inspiration for many of his films. Not the best documentary film ever made, but it is a leap for Scorsese, which is always good to watch. A

Huge, exhaustive and passionate summary of American cinema as seen through the eyes of Martin Scorcese. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment in all of its 4 hour running time. Many genres, periods and directors are all examined, discussed more from the perspective of cinephile rather than contemporary director. For anyone even remotely interested in American films, or cinema in general. A masterpiece, and the best of the BFI's Century of Cinema series.