Emotional Oasis documentary glosses over the hard stuff
A new documentary about the Oasis reunion tour focuses on the band's comeback but avoids addressing the underlying causes of the brothers' 15-year feud. The film is criticized for being a sentimental portrait that glosses over the difficult history between Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Why it matters
It highlights the trend of curated, PR-friendly music documentaries that prioritize brand image over journalistic depth.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Noel and Liam Gallagher premiered the documentary at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend
Music correspondent Published 18 minutes ago "The little things that used to annoy us about each other have all gone away," says Noel Gallagher of reconciling with his brother, Liam.
The scene comes towards the end of Don't Look Back In Anger, a sentimental and affectionate portrait of the band's comeback tour in 2025. But it's about as deep as we get into the band's 15-year hiatus.
In an opening montage, we hear how Oasis conquered the world in the 1990s with hits like Wonderwall and Roll With It. As their fame grew, so did the brothers' animosity, until the party came to an abrupt halt backstage at a gig in Paris in 2009.
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