Critics’ reviews

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

22 reviews from 22 publications. Critics’ score 75: 17 positive, 4 mixed, 1 negative.

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75
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17
Mixed
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Most critics like it, and many like it a lot. The reviews agree that the concert footage is the point: loud, immersive, and, several say, the next best thing to having been there. The fan stories draw nearly as much praise, with critics repeatedly moved by ordinary people explaining what the songs mean to them. The Gallaghers’ bickering commentary is singled out as the funniest element, and a number of reviews admit to being more affected by the reconciliation than they expected.

The reservations cluster around what the film leaves out. Critic after critic notes that it never explains how the brothers made peace, and several call it soft, polite or fan service. Variety goes furthest, finding the sentiment forced and the band stripped of its rawness. Sight and Sound is unusual in finding the concert shooting itself dull. The spread is otherwise narrow: warm to warmer, with the mixed reviews still conceding the music lands.

Time Out
5 September 2026 · 5 out of 5 stars · Phil de Semlyen
90*

The critic calls it a barnstorming, loud, hopeful and surprisingly emotional concert doc with an unexpectedly touching story of forgiveness, praising the wall-of-sound music and the brothers' chemistry.

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Empire
9 September 2026 · Jordan King
85*

King calls it a euphoric, rollicking paean to music’s unifying power, despite a few over-scripted moments. He praises its immersive, lovingly assembled concert footage and intimate portraits of Oasis and their fans.

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IndieWire
5 September 2026 · Marshall Shaffer
85*

The review celebrates the documentary as a joyous chronicle of the Oasis reunion tour and an inspiring tale of forgiveness and reconciliation. It notes that the setlist may feel long for casual fans but praises the overall uplifting focus on the band's story.

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The New York Times
10 September 2026 · Critic's Pick · Glenn Kenny
83*

The critic praises the documentary for chronicling the band's triumphant reunion and world tour after years of feuding. It highlights the energetic and uplifting picture created by juggling new and archival footage.

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The Observer
12 September 2026 · Wendy Ide
80*

Ide finds the film an unexpectedly moving redemption story about the Gallagher brothers’ reunion. She singles out its portrait of fandom and how music connects people across widely differing lives.

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Vulture
10 September 2026
80*

A fully authorized celebration and promo doc of the reunion tour that is exciting to watch in IMAX as the Gallaghers remain themselves; it makes audiences tap toes and tear up despite being history written by the winners.

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The Guardian
5 September 2026 · Peter Bradshaw
79*

The critic finds the documentary a highly enjoyable fan-worship treatment of the Gallagher brothers' reunion tour that captures the euphoria of the comeback concerts and the poignancy of time passing and public reconciliation. The film is praised for showing the brothers' togetherness on stage and their comic double act, though it avoids deeper gossip or certain historical moments.

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The Hollywood Reporter
5 September 2026 · festival review · Richard Lawson
75*

A celebratory, water-under-the-bridge concert documentary about the band's 2025 reunion tour that shows Oasis means a great deal to many fans worldwide. It offers no deep personal or political interrogation of the Gallaghers' feud.

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Screen Daily
5 September 2026 · festival review
70*

The review describes it as uneven but frequently stirring, working best when focusing on the powerful songs themselves, with strong concert footage and live material, though some testimonials feel belaboured.

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The AV Club
10 September 2026 · B- · Jesse Hassenger
70

An effective but soft doc that replicates the arc of the reunion shows with touching fan stories and hilarious Gallagher interjections, though it is overeager and may feel like too much for casual viewers.

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RogerEbert.com
64*

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Radio Times
6 September 2026 · ★★★ · James Mottram
60

The documentary glosses over how the Gallagher brothers reconciled but concentrates on the energy of their return to the stage and the fans' excitement at the reunion gigs. It captures the lump-in-the-throat emotion of the performances and audience reactions well without digging deep into past conflicts.

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Sight and Sound
9 September 2026 · festival review
60*

The critic finds the concert footage unexciting but praises the sardonic commentary from the Gallagher brothers and the portrayal of the fans' emotional connection to the music. It is superior fan service with powerful music despite limited concert shooting vocabulary.

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Variety
5 September 2026 · festival review · Elena Lazic
40*

The film offers impressive concert footage from the 2025 reunion tour but is undermined by clumsy, sentimental attempts at earnestness and forced fan stories that feel like a cash grab. It presents an uncharacteristically polite portrait that strips away the band's raw, raucous specificity.

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Den of Geek
24 September 2026 · Mark Petracca
95*

Petracca calls the documentary a moving, must-see celebration of Oasis and their reunion. He especially praises its intimate fan stories and the emotional bond between the band’s music and its audience.

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NME
5 September 2026 · ★★★★½ · Rhian Daly
90

The documentary masterfully captures the Gallagher brothers' unlikely reunion and the healing of their relationship during the 2025 tour. It excels in conveying the emotional stakes, fan impact, and celebratory atmosphere of the shows.

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Digital Spy
7 September 2026 · ★★★★ · Ian Sandwell
80

The critic calls the film the next best thing to actually being at the shows and praises its celebratory tone that lets the music and visuals shine. It highlights effective fan montages and the emotional impact while noting the focus on celebration over any deeper critique of tensions.

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Paste
12 September 2026 · Anagricel Duran
80*

The critic praises the documentary for providing an intimate look at the Oasis reunion, highlighting small moments between the brothers and the significant role of fans in the band's story. They single out the heartwarming fan stories and intimate scenes for praise, while noting some minor distractions like pub interviews.

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Consequence
9 September 2026 · B
77

The review notes the film is sweet rather than spicy, focusing more on fans and the emotional impact of the reunion shows than on the brothers' drama. It praises the concert footage and fan stories but suggests it functions better as a concert film than a deep documentary, with a Disney-shaped happy ending.

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The Wrap
5 September 2026 · festival review
75*

The review says the doc is light on the story of the brothers' reconciliation but effective as a showcase of the music and its impact on fans. It praises the immersive concert footage that could turn non-fans into believers, while noting it lacks depth on the personal story.

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Deadline
5 September 2026 · festival review · Damon Wise
74*

The review finds the documentary a sentimental but funny concert movie that captures the Gallagher brothers' reunion and the excitement of their tour without fully explaining their reconciliation. It singles out the powerful live performances and the band's enduring appeal to a diverse audience for praise, while complaining about its length and repetitive elements.

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HeyUGuys
65*

The critic finds the reunion documentary moving and exhilarating, but frustratingly short on explanation. The film’s strongest feature is its portrayal of fans, especially Manchester supporters, and the memories they share through the music.

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