The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

I loved this documentary.

As soon is it started, I swiftly realized that while I grew up with the Hip, I didn't really know a whole lot about them. I knew all the music, at least up to World Container, the lyrics, etc. But I didn't know much about the band themselves except for that they came from Kingston.

The series successfully covers the band's beginnings, their path to success across Canada, their less than successful years and their truly inspirational final tour across Canada.

I'd recommended this series to both hardcore fans and to those new to the Hip as well.

Long live the Tragically Hip.

I loved this 4-part documentary. It was very moving and so great to hear the songs, see the performances and hear from the band, their family, and related musicians & talent.

I grew up in Toronto during this time but never saw the band in Canada as I moved away in the mid 1990s. I feel super fortunate to have seen them twice overseas in intimate venues during their peak and sang & sweated it out with everyone else. This was therefore a very emotional documentary capturing that experience. The band wrote some wonderful songs and the documentary did a great job highlighting Gord Downie's unique contribution as a performer, signer and wonderful lyricist.

Thank you to Amazon/MGM, to the band, and their families for making this film possible. Yours - a home sick Canadian.

Great documentary about a band more people should know about, and even if they aren't your cup of tea, a great story about friends and family and creativity.

From their early days in high school, to the farewell tour that concluded in their hometown of Kingston, this four-part series does a wonderful job telling the story of The Tragically Hip to fans and newbies alike.

The conglomeration of the American music industry has starved us of many international bands and their talent. I was glad to have access to MuchMusic to see the Hip. I encourage you to find the time to watch this documentary and be inspired.

We are all richer for having seen this. Thank you so much to The Tragically Hip for sharing this with us. You have brought so much joy to our lives and continue to do so, please keep sharing we appreciate every moment with you! This is the greatest music documentary I have ever seen, the behind the scenes of the rise of The Tragically Hip to the top of their game was amazing to watch. It brought back so many memories. If this film doesn't bring out emotions in you, you're already dead inside. I want to thank every member of the band and everyone involved with the making of this masterpiece!!!!

I consider myself somewhat of a "mans man". Usually keep my emotion close to my chest. There were several times throughout the first 3 parts of this excellently produced docu-series I found myself choking back a few tears. By the end of part four I couldn't hold back any longer. It was a sharp reminder of how important this band was to not only myself - but the country I love.

The director Mike Downie, Gord's brother, captured all the emotion and uniquely Canadian mystique of the Tragically Hip from their humble beginnings gigging in small bars to playing sold out stadiums. Behind the scenes triumphs and tribulations. Watching them evolve artistically and as people. I was fascinated that all this footage was captured and glad that he decided to make this series.

I will be recommending this to anyone who is a fan of music, history and fantastic documentaries.

5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐