I, for one, am glad that someone has made a film about this singer/songwriter. The film does fill in some of the questions I had about his life (for example, when I learned in the mid 1990s that he had died of a heart attack, I wondered where he'd been and what he was doing in the years prior to his death as he had somewhat disappeared from view). I also like the fact that many of his contemporaries and musician friends who knew him from the late 1960s & 1970s were given the opportunity to share their thoughts about him. It gives the film viewer insight into Nilsson's talent and also his personal weaknesses.The final minutes of the film discusses Nilsson's marriage and family --this answered another question for me as when I read his obit it stated he had 6 children. Featuring an interview with his Irish wife as well as statements from some of his children adds further glimpses into this talented man. The film does hint there's a lesson to be gleaned from learning about Nilsson's life (i.e., the perils of achievement/success and subsequent overindulgence). I was grateful, too, as a balance, that the love he and his wife and children shared was also portrayed.

Harry Nilsson was a major singer-songwriter in the 1960's to the 1980's. He wrote songs with great tunes and cute or funny lyrics, a lot like Cole Porter.I remember going into a record store and seeing an album with a promo sticker stuck on it quoting John Lennon saying that Nilsson was his favorite new American singer. I bought the album and was deeply impressed.This is a nice and loving documentary that traces his career from working as a bank clerk to sudden stardom and success to hard partying to bankruptcy and way-too-young death at age 52.Some reviewers here noted that there is not enough of Nilsson's music in the movie. We just hear snatches of most of his hits with only a few complete songs. That's a fair criticism. I was especially disappointed that his great hit "Best Friend," which was the theme song for the beautiful 1970's television series "Courtship of Eddie's Father," was missing. It is my favorite Nilsson song.Still, since it is unlikely another documentary on Nilsson will be made, this is a must-see for his fans. For those who were born too late for the '60s and have not heard of him, I think you'll enjoy it enough to start searching out his music.

I agree with all above that this must be released on DVD. It is not fair that so many crap documentaries about crap bands get made and released on DVD everyday yet a film about someone as prolific and influential as Harry is not. I know there is a market for this movie. Harry is much loved by his long time fan base and has become a "buzz" artist in underground pop. He is touted all over the place. A campaign must be mounted. At least we can watch clips on Youtube(which isn't quite the same).I own The Point and recently demos of the soundtrack for "Popeye" popped up on line (which are truly amazing. So little is out there on him. Harry deserves his due!

I saw this movie in Santa Monica on Aug. 23 and it has stayed with me. I want to thank the filmmakers for digging into the details of Harry's enigmatic, eccentric, life. And also for showing the flaws and failings of Nilsson the man. Thanks for showing the good and bad, the ups and downs, and for uncovering that amazing BBC footage. The film is also a great showcase of a vast amount of Nilsson's music, really well placed throughout the film. I recommend this movie to anyone who likes good documentaries, especially if you are interested in Harry Nilsson or the music scene of the early 70's. Some reviewer at the Ain't It Cool website wrote that this was the best movie movie they saw at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, and I believe it. The film is informative, funny, sad, touching, and full of awesome music. It succeeds on all levels. Really, really good.