What did French journalists think of the event documentary series “Johnny by Johnny”, available on Netflix since March 29?
What is it about ?
This intimate documentary series on the rock icon tells the singer and the man as he saw himself, through interviews and unpublished archive footage.
Johnny by Johnny, directed by Alexandre Danchin and Jonathan Gallaud
Available on Netflix (5 episodes)
What the press think…
According to Telerama:
“For two episodes, we are therefore rather conquered. With one disturbing detail, which will only get worse thereafter. Because, slowly, the authors of the film deviate from their initial line to gradually let comments intervene agreed exteriors, which break the magic of the project.” 3/5
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According to Le Figaro:
“Johnny by Johnny is not an event documentary. Fans will be happy to see the idol again, the viewer has a good time, but this film is no different from those broadcast since his death on December 5, 2017.” 3/5
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According to Le Parisien:
“Everything is true in his images which have the merit of telling the person concerned by the menu, of not avoiding any gray areas, artistic failures, drugs, alcohol, chaotic loves, in particular illustrated by the images and the unpublished testimony of his ex-wife Adeline Blondieau. Ideal for novices, like a “Johnny for Dummies.” 2/5
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According to The Internet:
“If this documentary Johnny by Johnny is indeed rich in archival images, sometimes rare, punctuated by the voice of the rocker, purists will not learn much about the singer.” 3/5
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According to RTL:
“This series is a filmed version of Johnny’s life that remains very chronological. We know this life by heart, but these archives provide a new look at the rock star’s journey.” 4/5
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The documentary series Johnny by Johnny is now available on Netflix!