Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

A feast for Petty fans and a joyous confirmation of the vitality of the collective creative process.

Employs a warm and leisurely, though never sluggish, pace that's upfront about Bogdanovich's intention to take his sweet time tackling every topic of relevant interest.

The band is treated reverently, which will no doubt please fans, but its eternal length may test the dedication of even Petty fanatics.

Peter Bogdanovich's new documentary about the life and career of Florida-born rocker Tom Petty runs nearly four hours and never fails to engage or entertain.