Synopsis
"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
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Cast
- Harry StylesSelf
- Zayn MalikSelf
- Liam PayneSelf
- Niall HoranSelf
- Louis TomlinsonSelf
- Simon CowellSelf
- Martin ScorseseSelf
- Chris RockSelf
- Jon ShoneSelf
- Dan RichardsSelf
- 60
Time Out London
What’s the opposite of warts-n-all? ‘No warts’ doesn’t even begin to describe Morgan Spurlock’s fly-on-the-wall film about One Direction. No warts, no acne – there’s not even a pimple on the butt of this on-tour portrait of the reality-bred boy popsters. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
The filmmakers’ intent to depict them as “normal guys” mostly succeeds, primarily due to their not inconsiderable charm. - 60
Empire
1D in 3D: the closest thing to a Shine A Light for Directioners. - 60
Total Film
Curveballs are rare in this pop-umentary on Earth’s biggest boyband; but with lengthy gig clips, lots of cute mucking-about (segways, disguises, hiding in wheelie bins) and Harry’s shirt off within the first 10 minutes, Directioners won’t be disappointed. - 60
Arizona Republic
The director is known for visually quirky choices and offbeat interviews and asides. These techniques can be a mixed bag; sometimes they help lighten up a deadly serious segment, other times they seems silly. But it’s distinctive, and “This Is Us” could have used more of it. - 58
Entertainment Weekly
We're treated to what's essentially a slick, airbrushed promo reel of a bunch of genuinely sweet superstars who can't believe their dumb luck. That's charming. But it's also a little boring. What it's most definitely not is a documentary. - 50
Variety
The film’s central fivesome prove charming pallbearers throughout the film, which alternates between inspired and insipid as it hits its hagiographic marks. - 50
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
It’s disappointing that Spurlock didn’t have the access, the footage or the spine to depict any of the cynicism behind such creations.