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My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade Is Dead!

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2008 | 135 min | Documentary, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for music lovers and the curious. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to The Last Waltz or Stop Making Sense.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

The Black Parade Is Dead! is MCR's final performance as their onstage characters, the Black Parade. The Black Parade centres around a dying character called The Patient, who reflects on events in his life while he is confronted by Death in the form of his fondest memory, that of his father bringing him to see a marching band. This is based on frontman Gerard Way's belief that death comes to a person in the form of their fondest memory. The band is seen in their Black Parade uniforms throughout the performance, and during the first song "The End", Gerard Way is seen taking the role of The Patient, before tearing off his hospital gown to reveal his uniform.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Atom Rothlein

  • Gerard WaySelf - Lead Vocals
  • Ray ToroSelf - Lead Guitar, Vocals
  • Frank IeroSelf - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
  • Mikey WaySelf - Bass
  • Bob BryarSelf - Drums