BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

neilgal While visiting a good friend, I had the pleasure of viewing this film. She is good friends with the producer, David Sarich. I did not expect to like this film! I am not much on impersonators or "obsessive fans". Mr Sarich brings surprises with each frame of this film. It is a factual portrayal of impersonators of Neil Diamond. They have built their careers around emulating this mega star. The film makes each one of them shine in their own special light. It gave me a look inside their lives and a new perspective on their chosen occupation. I have always wanted the "real" Neil, but Sarich made me "feel" Neil through these performers and fans. I will not hesitate to book tickets to see these muti- talented men. I was hesitant to admit that the fans were normal. I now take back my ignorance of any fan who loves another's persons talent. They are portrayed in a innocent off the cuff, honest light. I could not help identifying with some of them. This film captures the true meaning of this films title. Sarich has hit the hot spots of fan adoration and emulation. I truly could "Feel Neil Diamond" through the content and raw emotions of the people shown in this film. They are real and they are true fans. I hope Sarich plans to market this as a DVD or place in theaters. This doubter will be the first believer to buy a copy. Thank you to Mr Sarich and my friend in proving a valid point. " This film is true to it's title. Why don't you "Feel Neil"? I did!!!!

dancingpartofme What a treat this film turned out to be. I enjoyed the information on different people who make a living impersonating and performing Neil Diamond. Jay White was especially insightful as was Rick Pierce and Tom Sadge. I have seen all three perform and it was entertaining to see information on their real lives. Feel Neil, has such raw and true comedy throughout, I enjoyed this. The fans were not portrayed negatively and yet I could laugh genuinely and identify with their adoration for Neil Diamond. The birthday party was so entertaining and it made me make my reservation for this years celebration. The object of the director/producer/filmmaker,David Sarich,was to let us come away "Felling Neil" I definetly did!

soundeziner@earthlink.net Director David Sarich has succeeded in doing what would seem to be an impossible task: making the kitschy underworld of Neil Diamond look-alikes not only interesting but memorable. Who knew there was even an underworld of Neil Diamond look-alikes? Shaky and improvised from the beginning, Sarich's film has the look of being shot on a shoestring and a handshake. The angles and locations are unreliable and often as unusual as they were probably unplanned. This fits in admirably with the nature of the project: Sarich is exploring an unknown realm, charting an expanse of kitsch that is known only to those live there. Had he gone in, cameras and lights blaring with pre-planned studio-set interviews the doors would have shut immediately. By bringing the camera along more as an accoutrement than a tool, Sarich has enabled the characters on screen to drop their guard and really lay themselves open for who and what they are. The comments from the interviewees seem natural, genuine and completely unguarded. David Sarich is one to look for in the future. Who would ever have thought not only to find interest in these characters but also in the strange land they inhabit? What else will Sarich find interesting in the future?

JefferyDCombs Much like its director, David Sarich, this is a quirky and fun film. David followed several Neil Diamond impersonators, tribute bands and fans. I never knew that he was the 3rd most impersonated celebrity after Elvis and Madonna. It is funny, weird and sometimes frightening. The Diamondhead subculture is unique, but the bottom line is that the people are having a great time. David must have enjoyed putting this film together. It was screened at the Tidal Wave Film Festival in Fredericton, November 2003.