[65], Upon its premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, the film received positive reviews from critics. "[74] Vicky Roach from The Daily Telegraph gave the film 3 out of 5, saying: "While it’s more visually interesting, there are times when this storytelling device results in a kind of emotional disconnect. Richard Lowenstein’s documentary examines Hutchence’s deeply felt life through his many loves and demons. A documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS. Mystify: Michael Hutchence is a 2019 documentary film about the life of musician, actor and singer-songwriter Michael Hutchence, lead vocalist of the Australian rock band INXS. With Kylie Minogue, Helena Christensen, Bob Geldof, Michael Hutchence. Australia released, NTSC/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Subtitles), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Alternative Footage, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Ghost Pictures and Passion Pictures and a documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS. [60] In its third weekend it made £4,578 ($5,929) shown on 9 cinemas,[61] and in its fourth weekend the film fell 72% to £1,434 ($1,834) screened at 4 cinemas. In the early 1990s an incident occurred while cycling on holiday in Copenhagen with then girlfriend Helena Christensen, where Hutchence gets shoved to the ground by a taxi driver, hitting his head on the curb and losing consciousness. [86], 2019 documentary film by Richard Lowenstein, Australian International Documentary Conference, Mystify: A Musical Journey with Michael Hutchence, "Media Centre Mystify Michael Hutchence announced by BBC Music and BBC Two", Department of Communications and the Arts, "Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019) - Financial Information", "World Premiere Mystify: Michael Hutchence Feature documentary", "Australian Rock Star Michael Hutchence: Why Did He Die? "[71] After viewing a rough cut of the film, Tiger Lily made contact with the band’s management and record company. "[77] Time Out’s, Philip De Semlyen described it "As the tragedy unfolds, there's a strange solace in seeing this captivating enigma somehow emerging intact", giving it 4 out of 5 marks. A feature documentary journey into the heart and soul of INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence. CDN$ 58.99 — Special offers and product … Hutchence was a member of the short-lived pop … [54][55], On its first weekend in New Zealand it made US$8,713 across 21 screens. 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View Trailer $ 18.97. Advance screenings with Lowenstein in attendance for special Q&A sessions followed in June, at the Astor Theatre in Melbourne, Ritz Cinema in Sydney and the European premiere held at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. More Details. "[66] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 73 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The injury resulted in Hutchence having permanent loss of sense of smell and taste as discussed by psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Rachel Herz. 2019 | 16+ | 1h 41m | Australian Movies. Rockumentary following British singer, Liam Gallagher, as he attempts to make a solo comeback. STARRING. Mystify: Michael Hutchence Richard Lowenstein. Watch offline. His onetime partner, model … He concludes: "What lifts it above the majority of documentaries about celebrities and artists is its extraordinary intimacy. Starring: Michael Hutchence. In a positive review for Vogue, Laird Borrelli-Persson wrote "Mystify is proof that Hutchence was, and is, much loved. A young hitchhiker catches a ride with an old man. She summed up the film as "A measured, personal, densely woven account of the man behind the myth. Mystify Michael Hutchence. He commanded the stage as … A documentary on the iconography of Che Guevara. Genres. [62] On its fifth weekend it made £1,353, a drop of 6% and on its sixth it made £621 on 3 cinemas. The film was to feature an actor as Hutchence, however the idea of casting someone proved very difficult and with the announcement of the miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, it made the director switch to an archival documentary. Add To Cart Share This Page. 35 talking about this. He lost his senses of smell and taste after a taxi driver knocked him out. During the interview process, Lowenstein had decided to record just the audio, having individual interviewees in a dark recording studio. TV-MA. Mystify Michael Hutchence. [50][5] After the fourth week of release, the film shown on 61 screens had a total of A$988,000 crossing the A$1 million mark before the following weekend. BBC Two - Mystify: Michael Hutchence This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer A journey into the heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, … Eventually, Lowenstein made contact with Hutchence’s daughter Tiger Lily (the daughter of Hutchence and Paula Yates) in London, through Susie Hutchence’s advice. Michael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian musician, singer-songwriter and actor. [14][15] Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. Other Formats DVD. Mystify: Michael Hutchence had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on 25 April 2019, and was theatrically released in Australia on 4 July 2019. It is written and directed by Richard Lowenstein and relies primarily on rare archive footage, outtakes, private home video and audio commentary provided by friends, ex-partners, band members, record producers and family. Thank you Richard for gathering and creating such a special film. A feature documentary journey into the heart and soul of INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence. It is for a 5-day rental. Discover something for everyone this month with some choice picks for the best movies and TV to stream in April. [4][7] The film was released in the United Kingdom on 18 October receiving generally positive reviews from critics. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? This lead the director to produce an edit of the film with no music from the INXS catalogue. A must see for any INXS fan or those who just grew up with them. (2019). And although they corroborate Lowenstein’s version of events, the band’s role in Hutchence’s story feels strangely under-amplified — emotionally and musically." [29][30] During the relationship between Minogue and Hutchence, previously unseen privately shot footage shows them in Hong Kong harbour, on board the Orient Express, and at Hutchence’s home in the south of France. [18] The documentary features various digitally-restored tracks which were remixed by Giles Martin in Dolby Atmos supplied by INXS. It could happen to anyone, but it happened to Michael Hutchence, a man who shared his brilliance with the world and suffered even more for it. "[68] Classically handsome with full lips, deep brown eyes and amazing hair, Michael Hutchence was the quintessential rock frontman of the 1980s. The beginning of the recent Michael Hutchence documentary "Mystify" starts with the INXS vocalist backstage before a show. He was the lead singer and lyricist of INXS from 1977 until his death. [9] It was released in cinemas across Australia on 4 July and in New Zealand on 12 September through Madman Entertainment. [10][11][12][13], The director conducted the first interview (for the biopic research) in 2010 with U2 lead singer Bono who were on tour in Melbourne. Mystify: Michael Hutchence 70 talking about this. Mystify: Michael Hutchence 2019 16+ 1h 41m Music & Musicals Rare footage and candid memories from family and friends flesh out the talent and torment of the … List Price: $22.97 USD. The site's critical consensus reads, "Engrossing for casual listeners as well as hardcore fans, Mystify: Michael Hutchence sheds a poignant light on a life and career cut short by tragedy. Also missed, in excess. Long-time collaborator and music video director Richard Lowenstein creates a loving tribute to the frontman who shared the gift of his massive talent with a public who barely knew him. In October 2017, long negotiations began for the rights to use INXS music in the film, but ended with no deal due to a dispute with Murphy of Petrol Records over the documentary’s ownership in return. Film. Little does he know that he will get more than he bargained for. Mystify covers the life of INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence, featuring private home video and archive footage. Hutchence co-founded the rock band INXS, which sold over 60 million records worldwide and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. A film by Richard Lowenstein. (Australia/UK) Virtual ticket for MYSTIFY: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE is $9.99 CDN. Karl Quinn of The Age called the film Lowenstein's "slow-burning labour of love. [73] Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Documentary. It is in association with Baird Films and Film Victoria. The live concert footage of the band INXS playing a sold out show in front of 74,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on July 13 1991. Bob Geldof. The world premiere of Mystify: Michael Hutchence took place in Manhattan at the Tribeca Film Festival on 25 April 2019, including a live Q&A session with the film’s director after the screening. [45][46][5], In Australia it made A$368,642 (US$257,216) from 114 screens including previews and festival screenings, in its opening weekend, finishing tenth at the box office grossing A$485,825 ($338,979) in the week ending 7 July. Band members from INXS were then interviewed and filmed in 2011, gradually building up an archive of footage. Mystify: Michael Hutchence is a 2019 documentary film about the life of musician, actor and singer-songwriter Michael Hutchence, lead vocalist of the Australian rock band INXS. [40] Dogwoof released the film in the U.K. and Ireland on 9 December. [78] The Sunday Times Edward Porter gave it three out of five stars, wrote "There are insights into the gloomy later years, but it's memorable chiefly for its envy-inducing picture of the upside of being a rock star. Mystify: Michael Hutchence is an intimate glimpse into the life and death of a deeply feeling man whose manageable bouts of depression and disconnect became more pronounced after a traumatic head injury. In July 2016, it was announced that a documentary film about the singer-songwriter Michael Hutchence had the official support of INXS band members and manager Chris Murphy, with Richard Lowenstein signed on to direct. Documentary. Factory will theatrically release the film for one-night-only on 7 January 2020. "[4] A documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS. Information; Cast & Crew; Synopsis. Mystify Michael Hutchence is an intimate portrait of the Rock God, featuring rare archival footage of Kylie Minogue and Paula Yates and interviews with the band and Hutchence family including sister Tina. Product SKU: 826663207675. [16][15], Tapes of archival footage of varying quality were found in the directors attic lost for twenty years. [15] JOIN NOW. The film makes a powerful case that, despite a troubled upbringing, Hutchence was not naturally self-destructive. Available to download. Helena Christensen. According to Christensen, Hutchence was rushed to hospital and woke up determined to leave. Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Paula Yates. [22][23][24][25] CDN$ 9.78 . [56][57] [47][48][5] [67], Variety film critic Katherine Turman described it as "While Mystify in many ways amplifies the tragedy of Hutchence's death, it also goes a long way toward explaining and humanizing it. The Go-Go's are the most successful female rock band of all time. "[72] It is written and directed by Richard Lowenstein and relies primarily on rare archive footage, outtakes, private home video and audio commentary provided by friends, ex-partners, band members, record producers and family. An Australian-British venture, the film was co-produced by Ghost Pictures, Passion Pictures with Madman Entertainment and Dogwoof serving as distributors. "[70], Leigh Paatsch writing for the Herald Sun gave the film 4/5 stars, saying: "Quite wisely, the new documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence doesn't concern itself with smoothing out all the erroneous wrinkles that have crumpled the late INXS frontman's life story over time. The story of INXS, their personal lives and their rise to fame from Australian pubs to stadiums all around the world. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The Australian's David Stratton summed up the film as "a terrific documentary, and as complete a portrait of this talented singer as you could wish." Napoli in the 1980s. "[69] Graham Fuller of Screen International called the film a "Stand-out documentary" and wrote, "The densely woven and worshipfully presented archival footage of the INXS frontman, on stage and off, is a reminder that in terms of wild talent and Dionysian sexiness, he belongs in the same company as Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison, and Robert Plant." [38], It was released on DVD, digital and Blu-ray disc in Australia by Madman Entertainment on 25 November 2019. The film ends with INXS performing at London’s Wembley Stadium and the song "Mystify" plays over the credits. A feature documentary journey into the heart and soul of INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence. It made another $1,329 from 7 screens on its second weekend. Lowenstein had previously collaborated with Hutchence in Dogs in Space and INXS music videos. A day later, a deal was struck to use nine INXS tracks. Music also included are by Hutchence, Max Q with Ollie Olsen, Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, instrumentals by Ólafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm.[19]. [15] Plans for a biographical drama film about Michael Hutchence were being developed with a script written by Australian film-maker Richard Lowenstein. Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze. DM Bradley, writing for the Adelaide Review, said: "Richard Lowenstein’s beautifully sad documentary study of the all-too-short life of his late friend Michael Hutchence is a most moving memorial, and rather more about the man than the music. This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise of a band born of the LA punk scene that not only captured but created a zeitgeist. Mystify Michael Hutchence $3.99 $5.99 Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. 1 hr 42 min. Released: March 31, 2020 • Available in US . [58][59] It made another £10,146 ($13,021) in its second weekend, with the film added to 3 screens over the previous week for a total of 11; grossing £79,199 ($101,641) through 12 days. Synopsis Michael Hutchence was flying high as the lead singer of the legendary rock band INXS until his untimely death in 1997. Mystify: Michael Hutchence Format: DVD. CDN$ 25.93 . Is the dvd or movie going to be released in the U.S. "[75], Graeme Tuckett from Stuff.co.nz gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying: "Mystify is unapologetically one for the fans. By its fifth week it had grossed a total of $14,699. After a head injury robs the INXS frontman of his sense of smell and taste, he enters a downward spiral that ends his life on the eve of a world tour. Recollections with voice-overs in the film include Michele Bennett, Kylie Minogue, siblings Rhett and Tina Hutchence, father Kelland Hutchence, stepmother Susie, producer Nick Launay, Bono and INXS band members; composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, bassist Garry Gary Beers and drummer Jon Farriss. 84 talking about this. Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona, who played for S.S.C. 4.8 out of 5 stars 81 ratings. [63][64] On its seventh weekend it made £3,139, a 405% increase of over the previous week to have a U.K. box office total of £110,345 ($142,767). The extra features include an interview with director Richard Lowenstein and producer Chris Thomas, deleted scenes and theatrical trailer. Mystify is the first documentary about Michael Hutchence that was made for the big screen. 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