Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS

Daina Reid who was also an actress in another classic flick, Love and Other Catastrophes has created a gem in Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS.

Starring Luke Arnold who has been in another classic mini-series, The Pacific 2010, Black Sails 2014-17 and another classic flick, The Tunnel 2011.

Also starring Damon Herriman who has also been other classic flicks, 100 Bloody Acres 2012, House of Wax 2005 and Praise 1998.

I enjoyed the music and the warts and all story about the bands rise and fall.

If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic mini-series, Dead Set 2008, Generation Kill 2008, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena 2011, The Pillars of the Earth 2010, The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant 2005, The Night Of 2016, The Slap 2011, The Beautiful Lie 2015, Blue Murder: Killer Cop 2017, The State 2017, The Long Road Home 2017, Banished 2015, Blue Murder 1995, Underbelly Files: Chopper 2018, Chernobyl 2019 and Band of Brothers 2001.

I liked the band, and was eager to see the movie, which nevertheless turned out to be a bit soap-operaish. For a movie that went two parts, I left feeling like the whole story of the band hadn't been told. It was more like here are the big moments, First Big US Tour, Bang! Wembley, Bang! and at times it verged on being the Michael Hutchence Story.

I know the band likes to play it up in their bio books, but I seriously doubt they were stealing Adam Ant's women. I was around for those shows back then, and believe me, for a while he was the biggest chick magnet going. Guess the guys feel compelled to create their own legends. Likewise I was amused at how the band apparently balked at opening for him, kind of arrogant considering they were nobodies then (at least in the U.S) and had a shot to play 5,000 seat arenas instead of 50 seat pubs.

Still, I watched it once, I'd watch it again just for the music. This often replays late nights on cable, and it's a fun watch. Nice touch also including the acoustic "Don't Change" tribute version (if you haven't heard the original which also includes the haunting background vocals give it a listen.)

The brilliant display of talent, both of screenplay and writing was matched eloquently with the life of famous rock band INXS.

In particular, it was refreshing to see a balance between the stories of the other band members entwined with the history of Michael Hutchence. The story was well considerate of all aspects of the bands rise to fame, and perfectly incorporated them into an intricate web of unmissable scenes that give the film substance and fluidity.

In addition, Luke Arnold (as Michael Hutchence)was so convincing, it became difficult to separate him from the real thing. Samantha Jade (as Kylie Minogue) was another sensation to the cast, although not much in physical likeness to Kylie, her portrayal and vocal ability was remarkable. Jade was so professional in her portrayal that Kylie Minogue herself congratulated the young star (via Twitter) for her respectful depiction.

A fantastic production worth watching again. Part 2 should be well worth the wait. 9 out of 10 stars.

This movie shows the jourrney of INXS in a musical, comical, serious and touching way. From the careless beginning days to the massive succes and the tragic death of Michael. All the actors play their roll very well. One of the great additions in the movie is the fact that personal happenings get attention as well. That way you get an even better look inside the lifes of the member of the band and how the career of INXS came about.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The people have put bad reviews want the moon on a stick or they just expect the world to be there purely for them!!!!

This is a really good portrayal of INXS and Luke Arnold is simply superb.