The Jam: About the Young Idea

2015

Documentary / Music

3
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 10 281 281

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Plot summary

Sky Arts presents the definitive story of The Jam, one of the most successful British bands in rock history, who were at the forefront of the late 1970s punk-mod scene. Featuring exclusive interviews with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, and richly illustrated with archive performances, this documentary, directed by Bob Smeaton, traces the band's formation and success between 1975 and 1982, and is set against the backdrop of the ever changing politics, fashion and attitudes that shaped the period of late 70s and early 80s.

Director

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Bob Smeaton

Top cast

Martin Freeman Photo
Martin Freeman as Self
Paul Abbott Photo
Paul Abbott as Self
Maria McHugh Photo
Maria McHugh as Self - Advertising Executive
Den Davis Photo
Den Davis as Self - The Jam Completist
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by John Chard 9 / 10

Not really a Beat Surrender. The Jam

Not really a Beat Surrender. The Jam - a Punk Mod Motown Power Pop trio from Woking, Surrey, England. Between the years 1977 and 1982 they would garner fanatical support and cement a reputation (justifiable) as a live band of astonishing power and skill. They would have four number one singles in the UK, three of which went straight in at number one, which was then a record for any artist. Upon their dissolution in 1982, all their singles were re-released, culminating in another record, that of having the most simultaneous top 75 singles (13) in the UK charts. It's fair to say that The Jam, considered by many to be the last great British singles band, deserve an extensive documentary... To many of us, The Jam were our Beatles, the band that meant the most to us teenagers of the time, this is something that comes across well in Bob Smeaton's film. In the excitement of just having a well publicised film on The Jam, there's so much to rejoice, but with a major caveat that fans, those who lived it or have read and listened to everything to do with the band, there's so much left out. The story is well told, all principal players are involved via interviews, while fans get archive footage and photographs that gladden the heart. Nice to have fan participation as well, including Martin Freeman. Whilst the bond between band and fans (the sound checks involving fans a thing many big groups of today could pay attention to), bristles like a solid bond in your heart. However... There are crucial areas of The Jam's history missed out, like the makers were only concerned with celebrating the name above everything else - ironically they failed to add the records I mention in the first paragraph. There is no mention of the problems the band had with wearing union flag suits, or having that flag draped over the speakers in the early days. There were at least two errors at pressing plants and arguments about what song should be the official single - things that affected two of their most famous singles (double A-Sides for Jam's sake), while their live gigs were often beset by violence, surely we want to hear what Weller, Foxton and Buckler have to say about that now?! About the Young Idea is incomplete, without doubt, but at least it exists and gives fans a chance to beam with glee, whilst simultaneously offering a glimpse to new interested parties of what a great band they were, and, crucially, what they meant to so many in those five years. 9/10
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Reviewed by imseeg 5 / 10

Only suited for diehard Jam fans...

The Jam basically was Paul Weller. World famous in England, but outside of England it was a band that was only known by a small crowd of fans. At the start that is to say...

They made some hit singles and the world came to know the Jam.

I never cared for their music much at all. But I had a friend who liked them very much, so I got to listen to their music if I wanted to or not.

What I still do like to this very day, is the music Paul Weller made AFTER he left the Jam. Paul Weller is a brilliant musician and composer. Till this very day. I love his distinctful voice. I love his harmonies. I love the many new experiments he does on new records.

This documentary about the Jam though is only interesting for diehard Jam fans. As a music documentary it is only luke warm.

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