It's a prediction that certainly came true.Īlong the way, we hear recollections from musical luminaries such as Eric Clapton, Chris Martin, Nick Jonas, Justin Timberlake, and Noel Gallagher. Barry promised his younger siblings they were 'going to be famous'. Robin's tear-jerking voice perfectly blended with Barry's power (and later falsetto), while Maurice was a natural harmonizer. Contrary to popular belief, the boys were born on the Isle of Man, and only later did the family relocate to Australia. Going back to their childhood, we see 5 year old twins Robin and Maurice joining with older (by 3 years) brother Barry to perform live shows. If somehow you are unfamiliar with their music, this beautiful performance will clue you in quickly.įlash forward to 2019, and we hear from 73 year old Barry Gibb as he dolefully states, 'my immediate family is gone'. The foot-tapping 'Stayin' Alive' plays over the opening, but we soon cut to a 1979 concert in Oakland where the Bee Gees are performing the film's title track.
Director Frank Marshall delivers a heartfelt and quite detailed chronicle of the familial music group that experienced the highest highs and lowest lows. that instantly recognizable lyric is a bit ironic when it comes to the fascinating story of the Brothers Gibb - a story of love, ego, success, and tragedy. 'Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive'. Reviewed by ferguson-6 8 / 10 I started a joke