The Sidemen Story

It's a long documentary about the crew of the Sidemen and focusing on their individual chanels before they became the modern You Tube force which they are now.

They provide unique content every Sunday on You Tube and their uploads gain millions and millions of viewers. They are the most succesful UK You Tube collective in existance; at the time of writing.

I have watched their content and it is fun and easy TV to goof-off with late-at-night with a bowl of popcorn and a can of cold beer.

It's got the Generation Z seal-of-approval and everywhere they go they get cohorted by crazy kids after a slice of the fame and the fortune.

However it's quite self-indulgent and it is a bit long for what could essentially have been compressed into an hour. I got a bit tired of the format and as a documentary perspective it was not as fun as logging into the channel and just dropping out.

There was some great information about mental health but they sometimes don't take things too seriously because they're too busy laughing to realise the actual message. I think they are maturing as men and are realising how important mental health is and advocating it to Generation Z and beyond is fabulous.

I was also glad that they are doing charity work and an important aspect which is funding childrens' school trips. The Government don't do enough to help the poor and it's sad that famous people have to cover it. Austerity helps only the rich.

It's nice to see these guys reach out to their communities and help others. It's a nice story and I wish them the best-of-success even though this documentary is a bit dull compared to modern produciton standards. Please get someone like Louis Theroux on for a professional angle.

I must admit, even though I am almost 30, I have been a sidemen fan for a long time, however haven't watched many videos over the past couple years. Nevertheless I have spent countless hours watching and enjoying their personalities since a young age as they are a similar age range to me and have always been a genuine group of people that are very relatable. The documentary shows a few behind the scenes moments, but not as many as you would hope. It's really wholesome to hear of a few tough times that some of the sidemen have been through such as Ethan and Josh, but together they have conquered everything. The only reason I haven't rated this very high is because I feel I already know quite a lot about the sidemen and this documentary only slightly scrapes the surface in my opinion, but it should be a brilliant watch for plenty of people who don't know much about them.

My sons sidemen candle has just exploded sending hot glass and wax all over his bedroom and burning a hole in the carpet . He was sat less than 2 feet from it with his back to it , playing on his gaming pc . These candle need more rigorous testing to with stand heat I feel this is a poor product for a worldwide brand aimed at a younger audience / clientel. Luckily no harm or injury was incurred this time. Please do not leave your child unattended whilst these are lit. My son is 15 the bang made him jump luckily he was in the room but it could have started a fire a younger child would be very nervous after a incident like this

Brian , father of Jack.

The Sidemen's Netflix documentary is a captivating journey through the history of this iconic YouTube group. Tastefully directed, it weaves seamlessly between past and present, offering a masterpiece that provides insight into the boys' remarkable story. With seven unique perspectives, the documentary serves as a perfect introduction for new audiences, delving into the group's evolution, friendships, and the challenges they triumphed over. While the focus remains on the collective narrative, it doesn't shy away from the individual struggles, highlighting the journey of each member. However, it's essential to note that some, like Vikram, might find themselves slightly overshadowed on the sidelines. Nevertheless, the documentary brilliantly captures the essence of the Sidemen, creating a must-watch for both fans and those unfamiliar with their remarkable journey.

If you're a sidemen fan expecting a deep dive on their lives that goes past what you probably already know through YouTube, it's not that. (Tbf they've said that whilst promoting it)

What it is: a well put together documentary with an overview of their story as a group, then brief overviews about each individual, their motivations, and struggles etc. Good production value, and good pacing makes it watchable. 7/10

I can't tell if anyone who doesn't watch them would particularly find this interesting, but maybe!

P.s. Found it hilarious that vik had to tell one of the Netflix cameramen to pan the camera so people knew what was happening lol.