The documentary This Time has been positioned as an antidote to the showbiz-fairy-tale-focused mythology of the current American Idol era, a look at “the flip side of the music business,” where talented people struggle on for years with little recognition or monetary success.

It’s a nice idea in theory, though the truth is, most people probably need look no further than their own family or friends to find at least one person who’s tried and failed to make it as a musician.

Not only does the flick lack focus in its chosen spectrum of likeable performers, it also ...... See Complete Article @ AV Club