Film Review – Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in Two Pieces

In terms of career accomplishments, Steve Martin has conquered show business. At 78 years of age, he’s done just about everything, and has been extraordinarily successful at most things, using his wit and love of weirdness to triumph as a stand-up comedian and delight as an actor and writer. Director Morgan Neville (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”) looks to examine the extent of Martin’s life and career in “Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in Two Pieces,” creating at challenge for himself as the subject has already covered his personal and professional achievements in books such as “Born Standing Up” and “Number One is Walking.” “Steve!” isn’t revelatory for longtime fans of the star, but Neville brings some gentle reflection to the entirety of this amazing existence, working with Martin to pull out deep feelings and distant memories. And there’s a wealth of A/V evidence to support the journey, gifting viewers a chance to understand the world of Steve Martin as Neville breaks up the adventure into two chapters that deal with different periods of aging. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com