Gail

Directed by Michael Maxxis, Gail follows an Our Lady Peace superfan as she travels to Canada for the band’s 30th anniversary shows. Filmmaker Maxxis delivers a raw and mostly watchable documentary that certainly doesn’t shy away from portraying its subject’s less-than-likable side, as Gail, for the most part, comes off as a grating and overly entitled figure with little regard for the comfort of those around her – although, by that same token, her obvious (and intense) loneliness makes her an incredibly sympathetic figure. And while Maxxis’ decision to occasionally focus on the minutia of Gail’s life paves the way for palpable lulls, with the movie, for example, spending way too much time on Gail’s efforts at buying shoes and her exploits at a breakfast buffet, Gail, which builds towards an emotional final stretch detailing a special performance of her favorite song, ultimately comes off as a decent-enough exploration of the relationship between a band and its most ardent follower.

**1/2 out of ****