There are hints of interesting stuff here, but any of those threads are quickly brushed aside to check off the items on Disney's corporate checklist. The end product feels polished, generic and ultimately soulless. It's another victim of the post _Bohemian Rhapsody_ wave of musical biopics that feel like directionless, sanitized celebrations of their respective artist. If harmonics are supposed to be the special ingredient to this group, maybe explain more of how that works technically? What makes Brian Wilson such a special vocal arranger next to his peers? Any specifics on the tension between band members? Any artistic disagreements? This 'definitive look at America's band' provides no real answers to any of these questions. Any time it approaches interesting territory, the filmmakers cut back to make sure it doesn't lose that fluffy, feel good tone. Technically it's fine, but because there's Disney money behind this there's almost no visual creativity. It's very much told like a historical biography found on Wikipedia, intercut with interviews from other artists. Some of these artists to me really highlight the type of demographic this documentary is aimed at. You probably should've put students of their sound in this (e.g. Robin Pecknold and Noah Lennox) instead of Ryan Tedder. All in all, a very forgettable documentary due to a lack of detail, depth and passion. It'll become obsolete the day we receive the real definitive look at America's band. 3.5/10

Love (no pun intended) it goes through the history of The Beach Boys but during their introduction to their prime era. Though it does skip a few things and feel like they speed through one of the most important piece of event that occurs. You may as well go see Love and Mercy when you want to go more on the late Brian Wilson issues at time.

Amazing insight into the band.