This documentary is amazing. Although I don't know anything about metal or Pentagram as a band it's got me hooked right away and made me happy and sad and disgusted and so on … awesome film. Go watch it.

One of the more depressing films I have seen in a while, as watching a talented musician waste away with drugs is not a fun thing to watch. As a Pentagram fan myself, it was interesting to see the fan base that they have! I never knew. I should have guessed as I love them. By the end a victory can be considered just being alive. It's like watching the more fucked up and depressing version of Anvil. Pentagram fans should watch for sure.

"Look out world, there's going to be another me!"

Less a music documentary and more a surreal portrait of of a man tormented by addiction and depression who somehow, against all odds, manages to cling to and eventually regain his life with the help of friends and family who continue to have faith in him even as he repeatedly slides back down into rock bottom.

The final revelation of the movie is beautiful and absurd and weirdly enough, not too far off from Killer Joe's ending.

Not only is this a phenomenal doc, but it introduced me to the soothing doom that is Pentagram. And that's an absolute blessing. Bobby Liebling is a hero.

A harrowing look at Bobby Leibling, singer of the criminally underrated proto-metal band Pentagram. Leibling has spent the last 40 years trying to make a success of his band, and for most of that time has been addicted to heroin and crack.

Last Days Here smartly puts fan/friend/manager/supporter Sean "Pellet" Pelletier very much in the forefront of the film, as Liebling far too deep into drugs for much of the film to have any emotional response towards him other than sadness.

It would be obvious to compare this to Anvil: The Story of Anvil (and honestly, this never would have been made without the success of that film), but Last Days Here is far darker and more depressing. And while it does follow some of the same conventions, the story takes some very odd and unexpected turns.

Incredible film on Pentagram-singer Bobby Liebling that's as fascinating/moving as the documentaries on Roky Erickson, Daniel Johnston and Townes Van Zandt. Thankfully free of celebrity talking-heads (no Slash, no Lemmy, no Dave Grohl) the film focuses on Liebling at a crucial point in his life, when he is as close to death as could be, and actually pulling through. Plenty of hilarious moments too. The music fan in me wanted more on the musical history of Pentagram, but I can see why they kept the film as focused as they did. Top stuff.

Going into this I had no idea who the band Pentagram was, a band who should have struck it big in the 70's but didn't. The main reason being their lead singer Bobby Liebling, who seemed to screw things up at pivotal moments in the band's career. His problem is drugs, heroin and crack are his two main problems and we see him at his worst throughout the film. This is not an easy film to watch, the man has scars, inner and outer and with the support of friends and family they help him get back on his feet. There are so many ups and downs in this film, it's like an emotional roller coaster. If you are a fan of music and documentaries, you will love this. I'm a new fan of Pentagram because of this film.

El reverso de los acartonados montajes de "éxito" que transmiten en VH1. Una de las historias más tristes en el mundo de la música.

the naked truth....

Absolutely heartbreaking portrait of Bobby Liebling, lead singer for heavy metal pioneers Pentagram. The story chronicles Bobby's struggle with drug abuse and the band's inability to catch a big break in their career, which fueled the former with devastating results. Fans of the band, heavy metal or music in general should find much of interest here. For all others, be forewarned. It's not a pretty picture, but there is redemption and hope. But you must be willing to walk the path to get there. Just like Bobby. Highly recommended.

--The Doctor

First viewed via Netflix streaming
February 26, 2013

Nutty. I couldn't believe this guy was for real. A 54-year old guy living in his parents' basement, smoking, snorting, and shooting up and dreaming about becoming the big rock star that he nearly became back in the 70's. A sad and pathetic story, with a more upbeat ending than I expected. An interesting little doc that wasn't a total waste of my time.

"Look out world, there's going to be another me!"

Less a music documentary and more a surreal portrait of of a man tormented by addiction and depression who somehow, against all odds, manages to cling to and eventually regain his life with the help of friends and family who continue to have faith in him even as he repeatedly slides back down into rock bottom.

The final revelation of the movie is beautiful and absurd and weirdly enough, not too far off from Killer Joe's ending.

I... no words for what an emotional roller coaster this film is.

An almost too good to be true story, including a real life manic pixie dream girl.