January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
Neil Young, Ralph Molina, Frank, Billy Talbot, Frank "Poncho" Sampedro
Independent film hero Jim Jarmusch followed Neil Young & Crazy Horse during their 1996 world tour and captured it on handheld Super-8. Spliced with archival footage shot by Young and with current inte... read more 
DVD Release Date: October 13, 1998
Stats: 12 reviews
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Plays like This Is Spinal Tap made from anti-matter. Both films are about aging rockers, but Year of the Horse removes the humor and energy. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
This is quite possibly the worst documentary I have ever had the displeasure of watching on the big screen. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Tom Keogh, Film.com
Both a quirky little movie and a monument to one of rock 'n' roll's greatest noisemakers.
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Much like the subject himself, Jarmusch's film is decidedly not smooth and mellow, but it has the kick of a mule. Full Review
January 1, 2000
John Hartl, Film.com
If you've ever liked the 52-year-old Young's songs, you'll probably be hooked early on.
June 29, 2010
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
If you don't like the music, forget it. But, if you're like me, a Neil Young fan, this is great inside stuff. Full Review
October 5, 2006
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
I'll never understand how Neil Young won the heart of Jim Jarmusch.
March 25, 2003
Oz, Hollywood Bitchslap
While a little Jarmusch is a good thing, a lot can be a bit much to take. At least when he's in this mood.
January 1, 2000
Bruce Kirkland, Jam! Movies
If you love the music, you'll adore the film. It rocks!
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