--- title: "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger" critics_score: 75 critics_reviews: 22 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 75 from 22 reviews: 17 positive, 4 mixed, 1 negative. 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 — Phil de Semlyen Rating 5 out of 5 stars. 5 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-2026) ## Empire — Jordan King Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 9 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger/) ## IndieWire — Marshall Shaffer Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 5 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-concert-documentary-review-1235215103/) ## The New York Times — Glenn Kenny Rating Critic's Pick. 10 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review.html) ## The Observer — Wendy Ide Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 12 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://observer.co.uk/culture/film/article/wendy-ides-pick-of-the-other-films-pressure-practical-magic-2-oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-fall-2-deadpoint-better-go-mad-in-the-wild) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 10 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-is-a-paean-to-liam.html) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Fi1m's normalised score 79/100 (inferred from the text). 5 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/05/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-tour-movie-review) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Richard Lawson Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 5 September 2026. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-documentary-1236691730/) ## Screen Daily Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 5 September 2026. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-sentimental-doc-about-uk-bands-reunion-plays-best-when-it-focuses-on-the-music/5220060.article) ## The AV Club — Jesse Hassenger Rating B-. 10 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review) ## RogerEbert.com Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). The URL identifies this as a concert-film review, but the page content is blocked. The critic’s verdict and any specific praise or complaint cannot be determined. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-concert-film-review) ## Radio Times — James Mottram Rating 3/5. 6 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-documentary-review/) ## Sight and Sound Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 9 September 2026. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-anger-fan-service-rockumentary-very-much-gallagher-brothers-show) ## Variety — Elena Lazic Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 5 September 2026. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-1236852875/) ## Den of Geek — Mark Petracca Fi1m's normalised score 95/100 (inferred from the text). 24 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/new-oasis-documentary-captures-pop-music-phenomenon/) ## NME — Rhian Daly Rating 4.5/5. 5 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-documentary-review-noel-liam-gallagher-3967055) ## Digital Spy — Ian Sandwell Rating 4/5. 7 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a73631656/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review/) ## Paste — Anagricel Duran Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 12 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/oasis/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review) ## Consequence Rating B. 9 September 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2026/09/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-documentary-review/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 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. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-rock-doc/) ## Deadline — Damon Wise Fi1m's normalised score 74/100 (inferred from the text). 5 September 2026. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2026/09/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-liam-gallagher-noel-gallagher-1237069054/) ## HeyUGuys Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 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. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger.md