‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Documentary Captures John Lennon at His Happiest…and Most Messianic

• Steven Soderbergh’s new documentary is here!
• We get to see a super happy John Lennon.
• But there’s a catch: he’s also really intense.
• Our honest thoughts on this unique film.

Okay, BuzzMedia fam, we just saw something big. Steven Soderbergh’s new film, ‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’, just dropped. And wow. We’re still thinking about it.

You know how we love a good story. This one? It shows John Lennon at a moment we haven’t seen much. He’s genuinely, deeply happy. A huge, bright smile. The whole vibe is pretty uplifting at first.

His eyes sparkle. He’s talking about his life, his peace. It almost feels like a warm, golden glow surrounds him in the interviews. A truly peaceful aesthetic.

But then. It shifts. He gets… intense. Really intense. So high on life, he starts sounding a little, well, messianic. Like he’s got all the answers. All of them.

A little of that is cool, right? Inspiring, even. But here’s the thing: a little of that goes a very, very long way. It becomes a bit much. Fast.

It made us think about other big personalities making waves. Speaking of intense public figures, remember when Kanye West’s India concert got cancelled? Always something happening with the big names! And speaking of big names, did you see Akshay Kumar’s rumored fees for Golmaal 5?

And then there’s John Travolta’s surprise Palme d’Or at Cannes. Talk about an unexpected moment! Celebrities are always keeping us on our toes, even when it’s not May 16, 2026, and we’re not talking Rizespor vs Beşiktaş!

Our Take

So, our honest take? It’s a fascinating watch. To see John Lennon so happy? Priceless. He’s vibrant. Full of life. But that happy energy crosses a line. It morphs into something bigger. Almost preachy.

Soderbergh really captures that transition. You see the joy, then the almost overwhelming self-assurance. It’s a stark contrast. We love John, always will. But this film is a powerful reminder that even our heroes can get a little carried away. A lot of good here, but also a good dose of… well, some might call it hokum?