I Am Paul Walker

This documentary on the late actor Paul Walker really gave me some very good insights into the type of man he was. He was forever struggling with the phoniness and constraints of Hollywood, but realized it was a necessary evil to allow him the freedom to do what he really loved when he wasn't working.

What stood out for me in this doc was Walker's generosity and wanting to help not only his own family but help anywhere he could be of service, like his traveling to devastated Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Additionally, he was hands-on active in the conservation of animals like the Great White shark.

All in all, only knowing Walker from his screen performances, I am glad I got to discover what a terrific human being he was in so many ways. With his tragic accident in 2013, the world did indeed suffer a major loss.

Coming to Cinemas for a limited release this friday in Australia, I Am Paul Walker takes a look at the life of the Fast & Furious actor through the lens of his family & close friends. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this film, I myself was a low key fan of Paul Walker and the Fast & Furious films, and I really thought that he was succeeding at finding more interesting roles before he tragically passed away a few years ago.

I ended up quite liking this documentary, mainly because it focuses more on Walker's upbringing and then struggles from the excessive fame he obtained after the Fast & Furious films by mainly interviewing family members & close friends instead of co-stars. The only exception to this is Tyrese Gibson who provides a nice balance without taking up an overwhelming part of the film, this gives I Am Paul Walker a very personal and intimate feeling.

Visually the film uses many family photos and home video (which there is a lot of) provided by the family and paints a very interesting portrait of the type of person that Paul Walker was, it is very clear that he was all about family, and helping others which makes the ending pack even more of a punch when they inevitably reach the day he went out in that porsche.

Overall I Am Paul Walker reveals an intimate picture of his early life right through to his stardom, being well edited and including many anecdotes from Walker's family & friends makes this film a must see for fans and people curious about struggles with fame. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and recommend to go see it this Friday (20th Sept) during it's limited theatrical run here in Australia.

Thanks to The Backlot Films for providing me with a screener for review.

I highly recommend watching this documentary, it's inspirational, funny, and sad. Back in 2001, as a kid, I watched this movie on VHS called "The Fast and The Furious". I loved it and immediately became a fan. Paul walker's character Brian O'Connor was one of my favorite characters. I knew that Paul's career would take off. I was devastated when I read the news of Paul's passing. Paul Walker's legacy will live on for generations. I always wanted to be an actor. I wish I could do a movie with Paul Walker. If any fans, friends, or Paul Walker's family members reads this understand that Paul Walker will never be forgotten. He was a gift from God, an angel. His spirit will live on within our hearts and lives forever. Everyone should honor Paul's legacy.

R.I.P. Paul Walker September 12th, 1973-November 30th, 2013

This is a truly wonderful documentary about Paul's life, really sad to see not many watched it. If I had only one complaint, I would have liked to see them talk about just how impacted the world was by his loss. It wasn't like your everyday celeb pasing, Paul was someone special. In the Philippines, his death was heart breaking because of all the work he did there after what happened.

I never met Pail of course but loved him in all his movies, he seemed so genuine and kind. Aside from Robin Williams, Paul's death was one that made me cry. The world lost an amazing person way to early. And even more sad is it probably could have been avoided if not for his friend having to take the car around the block.

I remember when I first heard this. like a bombshell. I was in my room, and heard the t,v. I thought my ears were horribly deceiving me. I flew off my bed, raced out into lounge. I was sort of devastated. How could something like this happen to Paul Walker, especially at this time, when his body of acting work, of late, was really becoming acknowledged. Check out Hours, Pawn Shop Chronicles, Brick Mansions to see what I mean. I've never been affecting this much by an actor's death before, and I never will be again. I really don't know how bigger star, he would of been today. This documentary, unlike no other, chronicles the life of our late star, painting a true picture of a man who gave with his heart, and lived life like no other. For me, there were some borderline teary eyed moments, especially, when viewing family footage of him as a nipper, doing his first screen test, even showing him as a four, five year old, with bushy hair, doing a doggy food ad. The documentary really captures, the inner true self of this special guy, and this almost masterpiece-ish docu is very affecting, the late Paul, wouldn't be disappointed at this tribute. If I had to meet one star in my life, without the exception of Willem Dafoe, this is someone I'd meet. A true humanitarian, and I'm humbly proud to say legend, who left us, way too soon. especially only months after his 40'th. Now that sucks. For Paul Walker fans, especially.