Bono: Stories of Surrender

Ok first things first .

I'm Irish but I've never been a huge fan of U2 or Bono.

I don't mind their music but I've never bought a U2 album or gone to a U2 Gig.

I was expecting much from this film.

To be brutally honest I was going to switch it off after the first few minutes .

I've now idea why Andrew Dominick allowed such a pretentious egotistical into to the show .

Having said that , from what I know of Bono he probably gave Andrew little say as to what way it was going to start.

I advise any future viewers to skip past the pretentious start and get straight into the show .

It's actually really good and very entertaining .

He uses U2's music to create a story and does the songs proud .

I really enjoyed it and would recommend watching it to anyone whether a fan or not .

Well done Bono.

I'm sure it took a lot of balls to put this out.

It worked .

Andrew Dominik's portray of Bono during his one-man music show "Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief" is an electric, flashing and interesting examination about the polarizing yet talented musician Bono. Using musical performances basing his memoir and his personal connections, Dominik offers what Bono is telling to the audience. His passion, his growing up years, his beliefs, and what makes him special.

The camerawork, direction and the atmosphere of how this documentary is used is well structured. Interlacing with good musical performances from Bono. What succeeds about this documentary is that even if you aren't a fan of Bono, his delivery and words draws you in. His poetic-like personality and music flows a personal journey into the minds and offering a unique experience.

I won't say I am a U2 or Bono fan but I found myself being intrigued watching this. Overall, a good documentary.

Bono's Stories of Surrender is not just a documentary - it's a masterclass in artistry, authenticity, and emotional depth. In an era dominated by flashy spectacle and often superficial lyricism, this intimate journey with a quarter of U2 reminds us what real storytelling looks like.

Through his spoken word, stripped-down performances, and candid reflections, Bono proves that experience, vulnerability, and soul still matter in music. He doesn't rely on trends or gimmicks - he relies on truth, and that makes all the difference.

This show effortlessly eclipses what many of today's top-charting artists offer. Unlike Taylor Swift's meticulously marketed personas or Drake's algorithm-friendly sound, Bono invites us into something far more enduring: a life lived through art, love, conflict, and purpose. Stories of Surrender is proof that depth will always outshine hype.

If you're tired of the music industry's noise and hungry for something real, meaningful, and deeply human - this documentary is a must-watch. Bono's voice may be weathered, but it carries the weight of history, heartache, and hope like few others can.

In Stories of Surrender, Bono achieves something truly extraordinary: he strips away the myth, the stadium, the noise - and stands alone with his story, his music, and his vulnerability. What unfolds isn't just a play or an intimate concert; it's an emotional surrender - honest, devastating, and deeply human.

As a viewer, you don't see the U2 frontman. You see the son who lost his mother, the friend who loves his bandmates with quiet devotion, the man searching for meaning in the chaos of a life lived out loud. The theatricality is there - because art demands it - but there's no empty spectacle. Every gesture, every reimagined note, serves a truth that aches and embraces.

What's most powerful is that, though ego is inevitable for any artist, Bono doesn't hide behind it. He channels it to open up, to move, to make you cry if you need to. And I needed to.

Stories of Surrender is not about understanding Bono. It's about understanding ourselves through him.

Patience is required at first as it takes around 20 minutes to adjust to the content and then the story telling soars along with the music. A one man show told from the view of a retrospective on a rock stars life, son and band member, with touching insights on his relationship with his father. The arc of the story goes from school, band creation, growth of fame, riches, social campaigner and family tragedy. For those of us who have lived through the journey along with U2 it draws you in and inspires you at the same time. Strongly recommend you make time to watch uninterrupted. It's a beautiful story.