The film has the tangerine druggie flavor of the 60's and a lead character whose rather "uptight" nature opens up with exposure to a slew of hippie folk in a three day free for all. It's extreme and it's supposed to be. There were some scenes regarding his parents, especially his mom, which strike me as labored and bogus, but I'll leave that to you to sort out. Take the film lightly and have fun.

okay first off mr. huleskid if you are going to rip on a movie based on one of the best festivals of all time, and talk about it like you are the woodstock king, make sure you know how to spell Jimi Hendrix, not Jimmy. You really have no idea what you are talking about. But overall this movie is going to be great soundtrack, picture, and Demitri is absolutely hilarious

Funny, but no real edge

Thursday 8/27 - TW is a 1hr 50min beautifully-crafted period movie - directed by Ang Lee who gave us 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Brokeback Mountain'. Ang Lee is a master at infusing his movies with the appropriate mood/setting. So, with Taking Woodstock, we are transported to the historic iconic 1969 Woodstock festival. There is nothing hazy trippy about this movie - it is clear as a whistle in execution/direction/editing. Demetri Martin played the role of a gay interior designer who paints and who was instrumental for allowing the celebrated Woodstock event to happen. If you're expecting a musical, lots of band music or solo performances on stage - you'd be disappointed. TW captured the essences of the various pivotal characters with 'behind-the-scenes' look at how the event was put together. Btw, GREAT cast! I'm watching TW again this weekend - the 4:20 showing. VERDICT: A MUST SEE for fans of Ang Lee and fans of period movies. Actual GRADE: B-PLUS.

This is the sanitized version of the phenomenon called "Woodstock" that defined a generation and awakening in America, For those like me who were able to witness it, albeit from afar, it's a 'must se'. For those who were too young, they should see it to understand the times that their parents were coming of age.