The tidbits about the Beatles are always interesting. Not just because the Beatles were so popular and ground breaking but also because it's unusual lives. Here, Scorsese assembled quite the cast to retell stories about George to fill two films. And still there are some blanks. Fun and enlightening.

que puta doc sobre esse cara incrível, enigmático, complexo, espirituoso, falho, sempre em busca de algo maior que o mundano. humano, demasiado humano. indicadíssimo!

***MY SWEET LORD, GIVE ME LOVE, SOMETHING... HERE COMES THE SUN, YOU***

Only 58 when he died from lung cancer from a lifetime of smoking cigarettes. What a shame. His mother played Indian music to him whilst he laid in her womb.

This film is for Beatles fans only. Actually, this film is for hardcore Beatles fans only. Let's be more accurate, this film is for hardcore George fans only.This opus to George's life is warranted and provides accounts and stories from several of his friends and family. It is refreshing to experience how Scorcese edits this material down to move gently from topic to topic, rather than the traditional documentary/biography that moves chronologically, year by year. That would have been done on the Beatles hundreds of times before. This film's approach weaves George's own interviews in with his circle to paint what should be considered a good depiction of the life of a classic rock 'n' roll legend.I personally found the raving on about how George was larger than life, was such a special person, was much greater than others, was getting tired. George was a case study for a unique human experience - being a Beatle!! Let's call a spade a spade - George was a legendary musician and songwriter, complimenting and contributing to John and Paul's masterpieces in his own way, but the majority of his solo catalogue was not good. Sure there were a few hits early on, but these could be counted on one hand, and are dwarfed by the myriad of weaker songs.What I found interesting are how so many celebrities hang on to more famous people, travelling the globe to spend an afternoon with George. Provides an interesting perspective to the lives of the rich and famous.At nearly 4 hours, it is difficult to watch in one sitting and to not fall asleep. Quite frankly, I already have forgotten most of its contents. However, it is a fitting testament to the legendary rock star.

A pretty good documentary about the ex-beatle etc. Although it could be thinned down on some aspects of his life and expanded on others. Why on earth dd they skip over his last album, "Cloud 9"?

To the spiritual mind, there is something that draws you to the outlook of George Harrisons life. Following a similar direction in my personal life, this brilliant documentary by Marty Scorsese has left quite a powerful effect on me contemplating the position and opportunity I'm in, having such close access to Indian spirituality.

A good one for Beatle Fan's.

Though relatively fond of The Beatles as a band, their full story remained an enigma to me and so George Harrison: Living in the Material World sounded like a promising opportunity to discover one of the major members through the eyes of Martin Scorsese.Anyone can tell you that the story of The Beatles and the individual members of the band is massive, and so any film covering such subject matter has a lot to fit in there. George Harrison: Living in the Material World has 208 minutes to fit in as much as it can, but even then it doesn't prevent things from getting occasionally confusing. As someone who didn't grow up during the era of the Beatles, their history has always been a mystery to me. Unlike many more conventional documentaries, George Harrison: Living in the Material World does not follow a conventional documentary format in what it captures. While this is an innovative change in formula, it left me confused as to where the story truly started. After having seen the entire documentary I'm still not sure exactly what I gathered from the material because some areas were explored loosely while others were of far more depth. By the end of it I found that the aspects of George Harrison's life that were explored with greater depth stood out over the more meandering plot elements and so the material in George Harrison: Living in the Material World was good overall.The Beatles remain a huge cultural phenomenon, and the identity of George Harrison is but one piece of the large puzzle. George Harrison: Living in the Material World makes an effort to focus predominantly on him and some of the mysteries behind his existence while also tying it into the greater historical relevance of The Beatles overall. The focus of the documentary shifts back and fourth between the personal life of George Harrison, The Beatles and the many other people with whom he crossed paths with throughout his life. The ambition to capture all this is admirable, but occasionally it can clutter things and interfere with any kind of singular focus. It's quite a heavy experience in all honesty, but even if the viewer walks away from George Harrison: Living in the Material World with mere building blocks to a greater structure they still get pieces of brilliant music history to benefit from.In George Harrison: Living in the Material World, we see The Beatles evolve from a group of gentlemen in identical suits and haircuts to a collection of individuals as they forged their own identities down the track as they drifted apart. The endeavour of George Harrison's identity is largely predicated on his role in the Hare Krishna Movement. The documentary ties this into how the music of The Beatles changed and how "Here Comes the Sun" came to be, as well as the actual song "Hare Krishna". Ultimately, this segment of George Harrison: Living in the Material World proves to be the most insightful into the life of its titular figure which proves that it knows how to respects its source material since this is one of the most iconic aspects of George Harrison's life.One thing that George Harrison: Living in the Material World deals with really well is explaining the historical context behind the controversial notion that The Beatles were "bigger than Jesus". The documentary explains that the term was not used to disregard religion but was just another word John Lennon used when he could have said they were "bigger than television". It is also explained that it came from a time when the popularity of religion was in decline and that the backlash came from the American market more so than anywhere else. Since the entire "bigger than Jesus" phenomenon is a popular cultural line which has been referenced in many forms of media, the fact that George Harrison: Living in the Material World sees the sensibility in exploring this from the perspective of the people who created it certainly answers many questions that have been unanswered. And although this is not a phenomenon that relies mainly around George Harrison, its relevance to The Beatles as a whole is essential knowledge.The documentary eventually gets to the point in time where George Harrison was responsible for the production of the religious satire comedy classic Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979). Since that film is an iconic piece of cinema history, it serves as a key signifier to just how important George Harrison's contributions to the artistic world were outside of strictly music. As a massive fan of Monty Python, I take personal appreciation to the presence of this piece of history in George Harrison: Living in the Material World.Frankly, there is a lot of material to cover in George Harrison: Living in the Material World which is why it needs to run for as long as it does. However, this also means that it is a feature which requires a lot of dedicated patience on behalf of viewers, particularly in the scenes which don't cover too much ground and tend to slow down without finding enough sufficient material to entertain. As insightful and informative as George Harrison: Living in the Material World is, it does not always prove the most entertaining and has a tendency to drag on. Admittedly, it is limited by the fact that the heart of its subject matter has been long deceased and could not be interviewed for the documentary. Martin Scorsese's ambitions to piece together what he can are extremely respectable, but even he cannot prevent the scope of his piece from succumbing to a slow pace and such length. His passion for the material is admirable, it's just that there is a lot of material to bear witness to.So George Harrison: Living in the Material World is a slow and long insight into the mysteries behind George Harrison and The Beatles, and its ambitious scope, depth and genuine history boast more credibility on behalf of Martin Scorsese than dull moments.

Very good film. Very long film.

U can't get a much more comprehensive documentary on a musician than this. The least Scorsese-ish of his music documentaries so far, i think

A colorful documentary that must be seen

A very long an thorough doc on George harrison. You almost don't need to see any other doc about the beatles after this is so complete. George seems the most down to earth and the lest of a character as the rest of the group. If you are into being a hippie or spirituality you will love this.

I really liked this film. So lovely to see footage I had not seen before of George and it was wonderful to hear the sentiments of his friends. One truly for the fans.

recommended for fans of George Harrison or the Beatles in general