Interestingly, the director has chosen not to use any talking heads, so the interviews on the soundtrack serve to underscore incredibly private images of Clapton's life, which lead the viewer into an intimate view of the 60s and 70s that's rare been shown on screen. The film focuses on Clapton's life as a man driven by music rather than on his music itself, which I suppose may disappoint some hardcore musos, as there's little in the way of geeky guitar player info. Yet, as a guitar player myself, this seems an infinitely wiser choice, as it opens the story up to anyone who's passionate about English rock music or blues more generally, rather than catering merely to fans who want to learn more about his guitar technique or which amps and effects he used.
A painfully honest portrayal of one of the world's greatest rock stars - beautifully made.
A painfully honest portrayal of one of the world's greatest rock stars - beautifully made.