I Trust You to Kill Me

I think the best part of this rockumentary is that I generally didn't like Kiefer or his past work, and I was not aware of this band. Yet, I found this to be the most honest and altruistic documentary I've seen. The music turned out to be very passionate and high quality for live performances. It's also in a genre that fits my tastes and doesn't bend to the will of trends and conformity. And with that said, there was a groove or theme of that nature throughout the film that gave it almost a plot; Kiefer coming to terms with his life through the role he plays with this band, and their will to succeed their own way. For a seemingly pointless rockumentary, it was straightforward and even gripping to me. Extremely well-edited.

The fact that Kiefer Sutherland took on this talented group of musicians is an interesting story that I'd definitely take the time to read in a magazine. He can't really vocalize why, and that increases the intrigue and surrealism. Especially since he doesn't have a canned ready marketing response when directly asked. That they decided to make the journey a documentary is a delightful little time capsule of goodness here for the taking. I'm a big fan of Sutherland but didn't know the band prior to watching. There's an authenticity and realness that was unexpected - a raw look at a celebrity's existential quandaries, search for meaning, stumbles, and nearing mid-life Zen koans as he accompanies hopeful artists trying to establish their first public breakout in their craft. It doesn't feel overproduced or like it is PR-ing an image in a certain way through the manipulation of editing. Sutherland displays a paradoxical deep self awareness that can only be achieved through the concurrent dismissal of the full impact of his alcohol use. At times, the film feels almost deliciously voyeuristic in its mundanity. I quite loved it. I can't be objective because I am coming in as a fan, but there are moments that are endearing to Sutherland and times that aren't, which ultimately make it more deeply appealing in its fragile vulnerability. I'd like to know more about the band. It feels like a little appetizer (or more specifically an amuse-bouche) to gateway into search for answers to questions that arise. Watching it in 2025, there's plenty to Google to learn more, but sitting in the mystery is also nice for a bit.

Taking off after the end of filming on the last season of 24, Kiefer Sutherland heads to Europe with his band Rocco DeLuca & The Burden. As their road manager, Sutherland faces the trials and joys of life on the road, whether it is locked venues, storming gigs, quiet audiences or giving out free tickets at the last minute to avoid an empty venue. The tour takes across Europe, including England, Germany and Iceland.

Like many other casual viewers, I came to this film off the back of 24 (indeed it was shown in the UK on the same channel that shows that series). In this way I was a bit worried that the film would be just about him. However when I understood that the band is question is one under his management, I worried that the film would just be a bit of him combined with a big promotional push of DeLuca & The Burden. In a way my fears were justified because the film is mainly a cross between a cool bit of Kiefer-following and lots of live music from the band. However this wasn't a massive problem and these parts were still good enough to be worth watching. Of course it helps if you like Sutherland, which as a 24 fan I do. It is interesting to see him working another career and being a bit wild – certainly seeing him jump into a Christmas tree is something that you'll be unlikely to see no matter how many series of 24 you watch. It also helps to like the music. I'm more into my hip-hop than rock but I found it a good sound thanks to good guitar work and DeLuca's unique voice; fewer songs might have freed up the film to do something else but I guess it is what it is.

Aside from these two elements there isn't that much. At times it serves as an interesting look at life on the road, with some nice comic moments and insight into life on the road. However these moments do not come often enough to make this a really interesting documentary and it is never long before we are back into a fan moment or a song. Those involved manage to keep their contributions interesting enough to carry the film and it is hard to deny that DeLuca et al have talent.

Overall this is an OK music documentary. The music is good and there is just about enough going on of interest to sustain the film, but not enough to make it a particularly valuable one to come back to unless you are specifically a fan of Sutherland or DeLuca.

This is not a music documentary - not solely, anyway. It documents the journey of two separate artists and their transformations not only through life, but on the tour featured within the film. Though the movie is about Rocco Deluca and his band and music, Kiefer Sutherland plays an intricate and intregal part.

The parallels between the two men, like absent fathers, make a connection that doesn't need to be explained. The pain of the artist(s) is made clear, and both men's honesty and openness to the camera makes for wonderful film.

Rarely have I seen a celebrity, let alone one of Sutherland's caliber, be so clear and so true while being filmed in a private setting. Sutherland's words obviously come from the heart, and he reveals so much about who he is. It's more than impressive.

Everyone should listen to Rocco's music. A wonderful songwriter and even better performer, he and his band, The Burden (Dave, Ryan, and Greg) have a unique and moving sound quality. Something I particularly noticed was when Rocco plays, it's like everything else fades back. You can't help but be mesmerized.

It was one of the best music documentaries I've ever seen, and I didn't think I'd have that much fun watching it. I enjoyed it, because I discovered a band called Rocco DeLuca and The Burden, thanks to Kiefer Sutherland. He has undertaken the tour organizer of the group. Even this can make the documentary watch.

If I come to the group, I witnessed that they attach great importance to the music they make. I was not impressed, but I can say that I was. Kiefer's sentences for the group were really honest. Throughout the documentary, he acted as he honestly did, and once again I admired him.

Kiefer's "i trust you to kill me" tattoo on the Icelandic rune inspired me greatly. I love him very much.