Meet Me in the Bathroom
Meet Me in the Bathroom

Movie spotlight

Meet Me in the Bathroom

2022
Movie
108 min
English

Set against the backdrop of 9/11, this documentary tells the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users95%
Director: Dylan Southern, Will LovelaceGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the vibrant and explosive indie rock scene that emerged in New York City in the early 2000s. It focuses on the rise of bands like The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Interpol, capturing their raw energy and artistic evolution. The film explores the cultural zeitgeist of the era and how these bands defined a generation of music.

Critical Reception

Meet Me in the Bathroom was widely acclaimed by critics for its energetic portrayal of a pivotal music scene and its nostalgic yet insightful look at the bands that defined it. Reviewers praised its archival footage and intimate interviews, highlighting its ability to capture the spirit of early 2000s New York music.

What Reviewers Say

  • An essential watch for fans of early 2000s indie rock.

  • Captures the raw energy and creative explosion of a legendary music scene.

  • Features compelling archival footage and insightful interviews with key artists.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the documentary for its authentic depiction of the early 2000s New York music scene, its energetic soundtrack, and the nostalgia it evoked. Many users appreciated the focus on the key bands of the era and the insight into their formative years.

Fun Fact

The film draws its title from a song by The Strokes, featured on their debut album 'Is This It'.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Not that it's exactly comparable, but I grew up very much amidst a folk music scene with loads of extremely mediocre working-class musicians - ballad singers, guitarists, fiddlers etc., who all thought they would go on to some sort of music...

Patrick Martin Jr.

Patrick Martin J...

Another good doc about a place in time (Y2K/9-11) and the people who created art our to pain and desire. Lots of good archival footage and some driving interviews that make you want to go out and start a band too. Best line I’ve ever h...