
The camera follows Justin Bieber (1994- ) during the ten days leading up to his August, 2010, sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Footage of these ten days of concerts, rehearsals, and down time with boyhood friends, his mom, and his entourage is inter-cut with home movies, old photos, and interviews showing a musical prodigy who loves to perform, comes to the attention of an Atlanta agent via YouTube, impresses Usher, and rockets to international stardom soon after his 1... (Full plot summary below)
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The camera follows Justin Bieber (1994- ) during the ten days leading up to his August, 2010, sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Footage of these ten days of concerts, rehearsals, and down time with boyhood friends, his mom, and his entourage is inter-cut with home movies, old photos, and interviews showing a musical prodigy who loves to perform, comes to the attention of an Atlanta agent via YouTube, impresses Usher, and rockets to international stardom soon after his 15th birthday. His manager emphasizes the importance of social media and of Justin's work ethic and personality in making him a star; the camera emphasizes Bieber's look. His mom and grandparents shine.
Leave your thoughts about Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
| New YorkerBruce DionesIt has come to this: parents who have recorded their children's lives since infancy can see their home films edited into their child's very own 3-D concert documentary. |
| Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenIt generally succeeds, too, thanks to a visually energetic approach by director Jon Chu that keeps all the obligatory backstage/onstage bits moving fluidly. |
| Detroit NewsAdam GrahamWhat the movie lacks in genuine insight it makes up for in what fans really want: gazing shots at the Biebz whipping his hair back and forth. |
| KWQC-TV (Iowa)Linda CookI have to admit I like him, enjoy his music and, more than that, I enjoyed watching his fans in 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.' |
| Philadelphia Daily NewsMolly EichelNo one is looking for a hard-hitting expose on Bieber's life, but it would be nice to at least hear the guy speak. |
| Boston PhoenixDavid ThorpeIt's a decent pop spectacle: big songs, adorable backstage horseplay, and some genuinely surprising demonstrations of talent. |
| Kansas City StarTimothy FinnEven the most skeptical viewer would have to agree: He comes off as a decent, funny and respectful kid, one who minds his elders, especially his surrogate mother, vocal coach Jan Smith. |
| Saporta Report (Atlanta)Eleanor Ringel CaterAs Usher says in the movie, the Biebs won't be 16 forever. In fact, I think he just turned 17. The clock is ticking, but we'll always have Never Say Never. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanIf this is what it sounds like when a new millennium goes pop, I'll take it. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyOn stage variously with Boyz II Men, Jaden Smith, Miley Cyrus, and Ludacris, Bieber carries himself like a squeaky-clean homeboy with an angelic voice. On him, swagger looks sweet. |