The Cure at the BBC
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The Cure at the BBC

6.5 / 10 2024 59mNR English
MusicDocumentary

Storyline

A celebration of The Cure. Robert Smith's unique songwriting talents meant that The Cure's long list of singles were always destined to break out of tortured students bedrooms and be embraced by a far wider audience. This archive collection of The Cure's performances on the BBC goes from the early days with A Forest through to hits like Lovecats, Friday I'm In Love, Close To Me and Boys Don't Cry, demonstrating why, in Britain and overseas, they enjoyed – or pretended not to enjoy – such huge success.

Cast & Crew

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Lead
Simon Gallup

Simon Gallup

Jason Cooper

Jason Cooper

Reeves Gabrels

Reeves Gabrels

Roger O'Donnell

Roger O'Donnell

Boris Williams

Boris Williams

Laurence Tolhurst

Laurence Tolhurst

Andy Anderson

Andy Anderson

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Cure at the BBC is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker