Critics’ reviews

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

13 reviews from 13 publications. Critics’ score 74: 6 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative.

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Most critics respond warmly to Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, with praise clustering around the songs, the Gallagher brothers’ dry humour and the fans’ emotional attachment to the band. The reviews find the reunion affecting, especially when small exchanges between the brothers suggest a renewed closeness. Time Out is particularly enthusiastic about their chemistry and the music’s force, finding a surprisingly touching account of forgiveness within the concert film.

The reservations concern how much the celebration leaves unexplored. Several reviews find little explanation of the reconciliation, while others flag repetitive testimonials, excessive length or a softness that may test casual viewers. Concert footage is a point of disagreement: Sight and Sound finds the shooting limited and the performances unexciting to watch, despite admiring the music and fan stories. The consensus is largely positive, but enthusiasm for the occasion exceeds confidence in the documentary’s depth.

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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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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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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The Guardian
5 September 2026 · Peter Bradshaw

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

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

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

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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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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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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Deadline
5 September 2026 · festival review · Damon Wise

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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The Wrap
5 September 2026 · festival review

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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