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A new documentary capturing Oasis during their 2025 reunion tour takes a surprisingly restrained approach to chronicling the legendary Manchester band’s return to performing together. Directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” premiered at the Venice Film Festival and documents the brothers’ reconciliation after years of public conflict. The film opens by addressing the elephant in the room: the Gallagher siblings’ 16-year estrangement that began in 2009, contrasting sharply with the earlier 2016 documentary “Supersonic,” which avoided this significant detail.
Rather than exploring the tension and emotional dynamics of the brothers reuniting, the filmmakers present a polished portrait that emphasizes professionalism over raw authenticity. Though Noel and Liam offer on-camera interviews in their typically candid manner, they maintain a careful distance throughout the rehearsal process. Band members notably describe the usually volatile Liam as unusually “business-focused” during practice sessions, suggesting a calculated approach to the project that sometimes feels at odds with the documentary’s implicit goals.
The film devotes substantial attention to concertgoers rather than exploring the brothers’ perspectives and emotions. Audiences respond to the reunion with intense passion—singing lyrics fervently, embracing loved ones, and even crying during performances. This enthusiastic reception underscores the band’s cultural significance, yet the documentary only briefly examines the broader context: why a 1990s band’s return resonated so powerfully in 2025 amid political turmoil, national challenges, and widespread nostalgia. Ultimately, the film prioritizes impressive concert footage over deeper analysis of the reunion’s cultural moment.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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