Louder Than You Think

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Louder Than You Think

2024

1h 30m

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An up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young, the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. Thirty years on with scoliosis, blood clots, and a shriveled liver, Gary is still drumming with no regrets. Note: no puppets were harmed in the making of this film.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Mar 18, 2023

Young’s role in indie rock history makes for an interesting anecdote, for sure, but it’s harder to shape that into a rewarding full film.

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Don R. Lewis

Hammer to Nail

Mar 20, 2025

Even if you’re not a fan of Pavement you’ll want to find out and Rosenberg’s doc delivers.

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Oscar Goff

Boston Hassle

Nov 15, 2024

Young was a true rock ‘n’ roll eccentric, and Louder paints him in a loving, appropriately shaggy portrait.

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Robert W. Monk

Flickering Myth

Nov 3, 2024

The mix of traditional interview techniques with wild visual effects makes a compelling study of a character who always wanted to have fun his way.

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Jamie Healy

Radio Times

Mar 27, 2024

4/5

The genius touch of Rosenberg's offbeat documentary is the use of Thunderbirds-style marionettes to re-enact events from Young's life - a whimsical approach that feels wholly appropriate for this tragicomic portrait of a true musical maverick.

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jul 20, 2023

4/5

What makes Louder Than You Think a truly gripping watch – and, at the same time, an absolutely heartwrenching one – has little to do with music, but lies in the devastating humanity conveyed by Gary himself.

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Brant F

@destroyfascism Jul 11, 2026

A really enjoyable look at Gary Young and the early days of Pavement. Entertaining, insightful, and a great snapshot of who he was during the band's formative years. Not a life-changing documentary, but definitely worth watching if you're a Pavement fan.

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Colin P

@RT45097869 Sep 2, 2025

Loved it. A great rockumentary and wonderful tribute to the late Gary Young. A must-see for any Pavement fan. Plant Man is now re-engrained into my head. Thank you for making this.

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dave g

@RT98286474 Jan 4, 2025

Hilarious and highly entertaining music doc on that surprisingly avoids most of the things that can usually make them a bore. Using brilliant animation and puppetry to illustrate many key scenes, The story explores one of the most unlikely musical alliances which led to a rapid and wild ride into indie glory and then an almost Shakespearean tragic fall. While viewers who don't already love Pavement may still wonder how these guys became one of the most influential indie rock bands of the 90's, there is no denying the frenetic power of their music and uncompromising devotion to keeping it real. It's a great ride for any rock music fan and a moving cautionary tale that you'll remember.

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An up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young, the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. Thirty years on with scoliosis, blood clots, and a shriveled liver, Gary is still drumming with no regrets. Note: no puppets were harmed in the making of this film.

Director: Jed I. Rosenberg
Producer: Jeffrey Clark, Brian Thalken, Kelly Thomas
Screenwriter: Greg King, Jed I. Rosenberg
Distributor: Factory 25
Production Co: Hwy 99 Filmworks
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 3, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m

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