Get Back Up

I fell in love with Blue October because of my husband. A man that suffers from anxiety and depression. Been to many shows, including acoustic...this opened up a whole new understanding of not only the band but Justin. Raw emotions, some I've kept buried for years. This music, his life, I can relate to. This is my therapy, my church, my belief. There is life beyond regret, pain, depression...and it's a damn good life. Thank you Blue October and Justin for sharing your beauty through life, music, and the pursuit of happiness. 💙

I thought the doc was pretty good. It had lots of old footage. I am surprised that it dealt so little with his mental health problems. A major focus on his drug problems...but nothing on his presecribed meds for his mental health. Its a piece of the puzzle that was left out IMHO. I watched a special preview of the Doc at home before the release. I watched it with a room of NON-fans. They enjoyed it too. I think that is a plus.

I have to admit it had a slow start for me, but I do adore the band and have been a fan for 13 years. These guys really open up and I could feel it. It's got such a strong message while also giving the fans the bands history. I'm totally satisfied and can't wait to get my copy. This is definitely something I will over and over.

This documentary is real, it's raw, and proves that even if you aren't a Blue October fan, no matter what you are going through that you can always make your life into what you want it to be.

I have been a Blue fan for many years and have had the opportunity to meet the band over 20 times in the last 8 years. So I have been eagerly awaiting this documentary. They began this process 6 years ago, I believe. Difficult to condense 6 years (and the preceding years) into an hour and 45 minute film. While I thought it was pretty cool, I feel like it was incomplete. Having seen the band live so many times, but more specifically, seeing Justin's Open Book Tour numerous times, there is so much that is missing from the film that I think would have helped make it feel more cohesive.

The documentary is definitely inspirational. If you or a loved one has ever suffered with mental illness and/or addiction issues, it's empowering to know that you have the ability to make positive changes in your life, if you want to. I will be showing this film in my psychology classes to discuss mental illness, addiction, and recovery.

If you're a new fan of Blue, or if you just don't know a lot of the background about the band, then you'll probably find the documentary to be really informative and eye-opening. If you've been a fan for many years and/or know a lot about the history of Blue October, you may feel a bit let down.

My recommendation -- watch the documentary. Then go on YouTube and find a full version of one of the Open Book concerts (preferably one from 2019), and watch it after watching the documentary. I think it will help fill in a lot of the gaps.

My favorite part of the documentary was the interview with his brother, Jeremy. Heartbreaking.